Ketoamines Flashcards
1
Q
What are ketoamines
A
Glucose + protein= glycated protein
Form when a pt is hyperglycemic and depends on duration and magnitude
2
Q
Why do we use ketoamines
A
Monitor and control DM
3
Q
Clinical assays
A
Fructosamine
Glycated hemoglobin
4
Q
Fructosamine
A
Fructose and plasma proteins bind
takes half life of albumin (2-3wks)
5
Q
Glycated hemoglobin
A
Glycosylated hemoglobin
RBC half life is 2-3 mo
6
Q
Increased fructosamine
A
-DM
-Hypothyroid dogs
-Hyperproteinemia
7
Q
Decreased fructosamine
A
-Insulinoma
-Hypoprotenemia
-Cats with hyperthyroidism
8
Q
Increased glycated hemoglobin
A
-DM
9
Q
Decreased Glycated hemoglobin
A
Insulinoma