Main concept and cause of DMT1onset
DMT1
Signs/Sxs
10
DM 1&2
Diagnostic Testing
3
Lab Values
Fasting blood glucose
and goal for DM
Pre: 100-125 mg/dL
DM: > or = 126 mg/dL
Goal: 70-130 mg/dL
Lab Values
2 hr postprandial (OGTT)
Pre: 140-199
DM: > = 200 mg/dL
Lab Values
HgbA1c
and what is the goal for DM
Pre: 5.7-6.4%
DM: >= 6.5%
goal: <7%
Why is HgbA1c every 3 months
RBC’s last 3 months
Lab Values
Random Blood Glucose
> = 200mg/dL (DM if
presenting with classic
signs/sx’s)
DMT1
Tx
1 pharmacologic, 4 non pharmacologic
DMT2
Signs/Sx’s
9
DMT2
Tx
2 pharm, 7 non pharm
Meds
Acting time of insulin lispro (Humalog)
fast acting
Acting time of NPH (Humulin)
intermediate acting
Acting time of insulin glargine (Lantus)
long acting
Glipizide (glucotrol)
vs
Metformin (Glucophage)
Charcot Foot
Deformity of the foot/ankle from trauma, inflammation, and nerve damage (neuropathy)
Kussmaul respirations
rapid, deep repirations
(to compensate the acidosis)
Prandial Glycemic Control
giving insulin multiple times a day around meals to mimic the pancreas
Gluconeogenesis
liver converts protein & fat for fuel
Glycogenolysis
liver breaks down glycogen to glucose for fuel
Glycogen
stored form of glucose
Glucagon
hormone produced when glucose is gone to release glycogen
2 chemical buffers
bicarb & phosphorus
ABG
PaCO2 range
35-45 mmHg