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DM- Diagnosis and Management Part 1 - Exam 4 Flashcards

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______ due to near-complete or total absence of circulating insulin

______ due to insulin resistance, decreased insulin secretion, increased hepatic glucose production

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T1DM

T2DM

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The presentation of DM have many s/s related to ______, its result is ______ and _____ associated with diabetes

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hyperglycemia

hyperosmolality

glycosuria

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What are the 3 Polys? Which one is more associated with T1DM?

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Polyuria
Polydipsia
Polyphagia** associated with T1DM

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Besides the 3 polys, name some additional s/s of T1DM

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Weight loss
postural hypotension
weakness
blurred vision
peripheral neuropathy
chronic infections, dry skin, itching ,poorly healing wounds
vulvovaginitis
balanoposthitis
marked dehydration
ketoacidosis

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Why do you see peripheral neuropathy with DM?

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neurotoxicity from sustained hyperglycemia
Includes erectile dysfunction, GI dysmotility

aka sugar is toxic at high levels especially nerve endings and blood vessels, decreased blood vessel s

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Geographically, what is the correlation to DM1? What are the age peaks?

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Geography - further from the equator = higher T1DM risk

dual peak incidence in childhood (4-7 y/o, 10-14 y/o)

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Will you see acanthosis nigricans in T1DM? Why or why not?

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will NOT see it

acanthosis nigricans is due to insulin resistance not increased glucose

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What are some environmental risk factors for T1DM?

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low vit D, cow’s milk, viral exposure

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What are some s/s of T2DM?

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overweight, blurred vision, peripheral neuropathy, chronic skin infections, vulvovaginitis, balanoposthitis, acanthosis nigricans

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diabetic ketoacidosis on a test should think ____. What is it called in T2DM?

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T1DM

hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state

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What is the association between birth weight and T2DM?

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women who delivered a baby >9 lb

aka high sugar in mom= larger babies

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Name some additional conditions that are risk factors for T2DM?

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Metabolic Syndrome (including low HDL or high TG)
acanthosis nigricans
polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
cardiovascular disease

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Nocturnal enuresis is more associated with _____

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T1DM

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What are the s/s of hypoglycemia due to?

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due to a combination of epinephrine and decreased CNS levels of glucose

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confusion, irritability, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, feeling faint/actual loss of consciousness
anxiety, palpitations, tachycardia, trembling, hunger, diaphoresis, pallor

What am I?
At what level?

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hypoglycemia

serum glucose level of <60-70 mg/dL

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Who needs to be screened for DM?

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adults at age 35

anyone who has a hx of gestational DM, pancreatitis, or prediabetes

Are overweight or obese and have 1+ DM risk factors

Have symptoms suggestive of T1DM or T2DM

HIV pts

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When should a pt be screened for gestational DM?

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1st prenatal visit if risk factors, otherwise at 24-28 weeks

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Why do HIV pts need to be be screened for DM?

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ART therapy can cause DM

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If the DM screen is negative, when do they need to be retested? What about if positive? What tests are acceptable to use as a screening tool?

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negative: repeat at least every 3 years!

positive for prediabets: retest at least every year!

A1C, Fasting plasma glucose or 2-hr plasma glucose after 75-g OGTT

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Which of the dx tests for DM is NOT preferred for T1DM?

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A1C is not preferred

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** What are the reference ranges for fasting plasma glucose for normal, preDM and DM?

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Normal: 70-99
PreDM: 100-125
DM: 126 or higher

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** What are the reference ranges for 2 hour- PG for normal, preDM and DM?

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normal: less than 140
preDM: 140-199
DM: 200 or higher

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** What are the A1C ranges for normal, preDM and DM?

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normal: 4-5.6%
preDM: 5.7-6.4%
DM: 6.5% or higher

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If presentation for DM is unclear, what must you do?

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repeat lab results, must have 2 abnormal values

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What is a normal random glucose value?
normal should be less than 200
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What are some factors that could influence the blood glucose sample?
fasting/nonfasting plasma or whole blood site
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plasma blood glucose samples tend to be _____ than whole blood. For glucometry, some locations _____ have a delay of 5-20 minutes
10-12% higher (arm, thigh)
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When treating a pt in an emergency setting, would you trust a DM pt's arm sensor reading? Why or why not?
permanent arm sensors have a lag to them so always best to still get a finger stick to tell accurate BS in the moment
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What are interfering factors that could cause an increase in blood glucose levels? Decrease?
increase: Major physical stressors (trauma, infection, MI, burns) Steroids Caffeine Hct < 40% Pregnancy IV fluids containing sugars Decrease: Acetaminophen Alcohol High uric acid levels Hct > 50%
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What does a high BG reading indicate?
PreDM: 100-125 fasting or 140-199 2hr OGTT DM: greater than 126 fasting or greater than 200 2-hr OGTT or random other causes: acute stress response, Cushing syndrome, pheochromocytoma, pancreatitis, chronic renal failure
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What does a low BG reading indicate? What are the values?
Excess insulin, hypopituitarism, liver disease, Addison's hypoglycemia is 60-70
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98% of Hb is _____ ; 7% is ____, which can combine with ____ through a process called _______. ____ represents the amount of glycosylated Hb. Measures glycemic state over the last ____ weeks. With more heavily weighted for the last ____
HbA HbA1 glucose (glycosylation) HbA1c 8-12 weeks 4 weeks
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What factors can make an A1C appear falsely low?
-Hemoglobinopathies, in particular high levels of HbF -“Young” RBCs (hemolytic anemia, recent blood loss, IV iron or other erythropoietic drugs - low protein levels
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What factors can make A1C appear falsely high?
“Old” RBCs (e.g., splenectomy) aka older RBC are more likely to have glucose stuck to them Prolonged or recurrent acute stress response
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What does a high A1C indicate? low?
high: DM preDM stress response cushings acromegaly pregnancy splenectomy ___________ Low: hemolytic anemia chronic blood loss chronic renal failure
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What is a normal AIC? PreDM? DM?
normal: 4-5.6 preDM: 5.7-6.4 DM: 6.5 and above
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Describe the glucose tolerance test? What is the pt education?
Check BS Glucose load (75 g in 300 mL of water) is administered to patients Plasma glucose measured at start of test and at 30 min, 1 hr, 2 hr, 3 hr, 4 hr _________ low carb diets can interfere with the results: need to consume at least 150 carbs for 3 days before the test avoid physical activity and smoking
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What about a pediatric glucose tolerance test?
Pediatric patients - 1.75 g of glucose per kg of weight
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What are interfering factors of the glucose tolerance test?
Acute stress response Endocrine disorders (especially those affecting endogenous steroids) Exercise Fasting or reduced dietary intake prior to test Smoking Vomiting
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What are the normal results of a glucose tolerance test?
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When is a C-peptide test / C-peptide insulin ration indicated?
Evaluation of beta-cell function; identify causes of hypoglycemia; evaluation of insulinomas
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Why is a C-peptide considered more helpful than measuring insulin alone? Why is measuring C-peptide helpful?
C-peptide is more stable and has a longer half-life Pt has anti-insulin antibodies Pt has factitious hypoglycemia Pt is on exogenous insulin (suppresses endogenous insulin production) It is unknown if pt is a type 1 or type 2 diabetic
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What are interfering factors of the C-peptide and ratio to be increased? Decreased?
Increased - renal failure; sulfonylureas; pancreas transplant Decreased - destruction of part or all of the pancreas
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What is a normal C-peptide/insulin ratio? What does a High C-peptide, high insulin indicate?
normal: 5-10 High C-peptide, high insulin: hypoglycemic meds, insulinoma, chronic renal failure
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What does a Low C-peptide, low insulin indicate? Low C-peptide, high insulin?
Low C-peptide, low insulin-> DM Low C-peptide, high insulin -> exogenous insulin administration
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What are the 2 MC DM autoantibodies? ____ is the autoantibodies associated with childhood T1DM. ____ is also found in neural tissues
anti-GAD65 Isle Cell Antibodies Insulin Autoantibodies (IAA) GAD
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When will you see ketones? Where are they present?
when the body is using ketones for energy instead of glucose such as in alcoholism, fasting, starvation, malnutrition, eating disorders, high-fat/low-carb diets, strenuous exercise, cold, pregnancy present in serum or urine
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What medications can interfere with measuring ketones? What are the 3 ketone bodies?
Vitamin C, levodopa, valproic acid, and phenazopyridine can interfere acetone, acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate
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_____ is the predominant ketone body in severe diabetic ketoacidosis.
Beta-hydroxybutyrate
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At what level are you concerned about serum ketones? What level is ketoacidosis?
greater than 3 is concerning 15-25 is ketoacidosis
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What are the general goals for treating DM?
achieve glycemic control Reduce or eliminate the long-term complications (microvascular and macrovascular) of DM maintain quality of life
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What are the blood glucose targets for a non-pregnant adult pt with DM?
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Under what conditions do you want to aim for a target A1c under 6.5%?
Short diabetes duration Long life expectancy T2DM tx with lifestyle or metformin only No significant CVD/vascular complications
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Under what conditions do you want to aim for a target A1c under 8.0%?
Severe hypoglycemia history Severe disease: Limited life expectancy Advanced DM complications Extensive comorbidities Long-term DM pts
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What are the blood glucose targets for ped pts with DM?
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What are the hypoglycemic management guidelines?
if conscious: 15-20mg of glucose orally, recheck sugar levels in 15-20 minutes then eat a snack when glucose returns to normal unconscious pt: IV glucose or injectable glucagon
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How often should T1DM check BS? T2DM? When should they check it?
T1DM often needs 3+ times/day T2DM may need less often (1-2/day or less) At directed times - fasting, prior to meals, postprandial
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What is the general diet recommendations for DM pts?
Low-carb, hypocaloric - 45-60% carbs, 25-35% fat, and 10-35% protein overweight/obese pts: goal of 500-700 calorie deficit
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It is important for DM pts to remain up to date on ____. Especially _____ and ______
vaccines Tdap (pertussis is the main concern in that combo) pneumococcal
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____ are recommended for DM pts with hyperlipidemia. Need to asses _____.
Moderate-to-high intensity statin therapy factors for atherosclerotic CVD (or presence of atherosclerotic CVD)
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All DM adults need to be screened for ______. Need to screen for _____ if DM patient 50+ yrs old, or any DM patient diagnosed 10+ yrs ago. Signs of end-organ damage from DM or foot complications.
heart failure peripheral vascular disease
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Consider _____ for DM pts who have ASCVD or who are at increased ASCVD risk (10-yr risk >10%) and no increased bleeding risk
75-162 mg/day of aspirin
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Yearly check of _____ and _____ in T1DM pts with ≥ 5-year duration of dx, T2DM pts from time of dx on, and all DM pts with HTN. ____ are preferred medications for pts who display signs of proteinuria
urinary albumin and eGFR ACE/ARB
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If proteinuria persists in a pt with DM, may add _____ and/or ______
SGLT-2 inhibitor mineralocorticoid agonist
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How often should DM pts be screened for retinopathy?
T1DM pts (initial) - dilated and comprehensive eye exam within 5 yrs of DM onset T2DM pts (initial) - dilated and comprehensive eye exam at the time of DM dx No signs of retinopathy - Perform repeat eye exam every 1-2 years Evidence of retinopathy - Perform repeated dilated retinal exam at least yearly
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Approximately ___ of T2DM pts also have non-alcoholic fatty liver dz. What is the screening tool used? When do you screen?
70% FIB-4 score Presence of central obesity, CVD, insulin resistance Patients >50 years of age Patients with persistently high (>6 months) AST and ALT levels
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If DM pt has an intermediate to high risk for NAFLD/NASH, what do you do? What medication?
refer to further testing and tx advise weight loss and diet changes GLP-1 receptor agonists
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How often do you need to screen for signs of neuropathy? What does the screening include?
Yearly in T1DM pts with ≥ 5-years of dx T2DM pts from time of dx on Screening: good hx, **monofilament testing** and 1+ additional test (pinprick, vibration, reflexes)
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What are the 4 categories of ulcer risks and what are the characteristics? How often does the pt need to get examined?
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When is metformin considered appropriate in preDM?
BMI > 35 Age < 60 years Women with hx of gestational DM
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What increases the risk of noncompliance, failure to follow up and poor patient care outcomes?
failure to involve the patient!!
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Give the recap of guidelines a DM pt should be receiving at least once a year!
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