DM Diagnosis And Clinical Assesment Flashcards
1
Q
Diagnostic criteria of diabetes?
A
FPG greater than 126 (Fasting Plasma Glucose)
2
Q
Clinical presentation of type 2 DM?
A
Polyuria, polydipsia (thirst) largely asymptomatic
3
Q
What causes type 1 DM, physiologicaly?
A
The autoimmunal destruction of the pancreatic islet B cells
4
Q
Clinical presentation of Type 1 DM
A
DKA, marked hyperglycemia
5
Q
What is used to calculate the GFR?
A
Creatinine levels
6
Q
Explain the GFR numbers
A
Highest is best, lowest is worst, below 15 is kidney failure, above 90 is minimal kidney damage
7
Q
What is the biggest co-morbidity of type 2 DM?
A
Hypertension, as such we measure blood pressure with every visit
