growth and endocrine Flashcards by samson chin

Type 1 diabetes

and DKA prevention

scotland 5 th highest incidence of type 1 diabetes in world

THINK symptoms
Thirsty
Thinner
Tired
Using Toilet more

Test- finger prick capillary glucose test >11mmol/l

Return to bedwetting or day wetting in previously dry child is red flag symptom
In children under five:

Blurred vision
candidiasis (oral/vulval)
constipation
reccurent infection

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DKA symptomd

nausea &amp; vomiting
abdo pain
sweet smelling breath
drowsiness
rapid, deep respiration
coma

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