DM (HHS and DKA)

Question 1

What is make by the beta cells of the pancreas?

HINT: 2 things

Answer 1

Insulin and amylin

Question 2

What is make by the alpha cells of the pancreas?

Answer 2

Glucagon and works opposite of insulin

Question 3

What does Amylin do?

Where is it made?

Answer 3

Slows gastric emptying, supresses glucagon secretion, and increase satiety

Made by the beta cells of the pancreas

Question 4

What is the main fuel for the body? Where is it stored and what is it stored as?

Answer 4

Glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles

Question 5

What lab test are assessed?
HINT: 5

What are the lab test diagnositic criteria for DM?

Answer 5

Dx of DM
A1c (greater than 6.5)
Fasting Glucose: >126 mg/dL
Random glucose >200mg/dL
Oral glucose tolerance test
Antibodies for type 1

Question 6

What is Hypoglycemia?

What can occur if blood sugar get that low?

Is the onset sudden or gradual?

Answer 6

Blood sugar <70mg/dL

Cognitive impairment can occur (ex: neurologic s/s b/c brain needs glucose to function properly)

Immediate treatment is needed

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