DM Flashcards
1
Q
Notable DM type 1 findings
A
HLA antigens DR3 and DR4 Islet cell antibodies Elevated glycated Hgb Ketonuria Ketonemia Glycosuria Inc fasting glucose levels
2
Q
Notable DM type 2 findings
A
inc fasting glucose levels abnormal glucose tolerance test glycosuria (variable) inc glycated Hgb Insulin @ various levels Dec insulin receptors
3
Q
Which type of diabetes is ketosis resistant?
A
Type 2
4
Q
Impaired fasting glucose has increased prevalence of: (5)
A
atherosclerosis electrocardiographic abnormalities HTN hyperlipidemia obesity
5
Q
Maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY)
A
autosomal dominant disorder
NOT insulin dependent
Under 25 yrs
Non-obese
6
Q
Which has higher values - whole blood glucose values or plasma glucose values?
A
Plasma glucose
7
Q
Which has higher levels of glucose postprandially - arterial, capillary, or venous blood?
A
Arterial & capillary
8
Q
What kind of tubes should blood be collected in?
A
Tubes containing fluoride to prevent glycolysis
9
Q
OGTT
A
75 g glucose after overnight fast
