L13-14: Diabetes

Question 1

Polydipsia

Answer 1

Thirst, dehydration

Question 2

Polyuria

Answer 2

Excessive urination

Question 3

Polyphagia

Answer 3

Excessive hunger - don’t gain weight

Question 4

Criteria for the Diagnosis of Diabetes

Answer 4

A1C >6.5%

OR

Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) >126mg/dL (7.0mmol/L)

OR

2-h plasma glucose >200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) during an OGTT

OR

A random plasma glucose >200mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) with symptoms of diabetes