Hyperglycaemia Flashcards
1
Q
What are common causes of hyperglycaemia?
A
- DKA
- HHS
- Spesis
- Steroids
- Missed insulin/hypoglycaemics
- Pacnreatitis
- Dehydration
- Last meal/feeds
2
Q
How would you manage hyperglycaemia without DKA?
A
- Rehydrate if necessary
- STAT dose rapid/short-acting insulin
- Identify and treat cause
- Adjust normal insulin regimen
- Recheck glucose in 1 hour
3
Q
How much can 1 unit of rapid/short acting insulin reduce BG by in T1DM?
A
3mmol/L - aim glucose < 12 mmol/L
4
Q
How would you calculate how many units of insulin to give someone with hyperglycaemia without DKA if they had T2DM?
A
0.1 units/kg (aim glucose <14 mmol/L)
