L16 - Type 1 DM Flashcards

1
Q

prevalence?
peak onset?
genetic predisposition?
where more prev?

A
incr.
0.5%
adolescence
white caucasian
seasonal variability
more prev at northen latitudes
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Genetic predisposition

which family members incr risk and how much

which antigen is it associated with

what percent of what country is v high for this

A

0.5% background, 1-2 mum, 3-6 dad, 6 sibling, 36 monozygotic twin

associates with HLA antigen

DR3-DQ2 and DR4-DQ8 predispidose

90% scandinavian positive for 1 or both

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Pathophysiology

what cells do what

A

Beta cell events trigger autoimmune response

antibodies to insulin or GAD generally appear first then IA2, Zn2+ transporter 8

leads to selective immune beta cell destruction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Selective evolution of T1 DM

what leads to what and how and when do B cell mass vary with time

A

genetic predisposition —> ENVIRON TRIGGER insulitis —-> pre diabetes —> diabetes

after environ trigger, b cell mass steadily decr

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Autoimmune triggers

examples

A

Viral infection (Coxsackie)

ER stress

Cytokines

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Associations with Type 1 Diabetes

A
Coeliac disease Hypothyroidism 
Grave's disease 
Addison's disease Hypogonadism 
Pernicious anaemia 
Vitiligo 
Autoimmune polyglandular syndromes
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

symptoms of t1 dm

A
Lethargy 
Polyuria 
Polydipsia 
Blurred Vision 
Candida infections 
Weight Loss 
Ketosis/ Ketoacidosis 
Death
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What happens with ketones

A

Metabolisation of protein produce ketones and accumilate in the blood – leads to death: diabetic ketoacidosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes

A
Age of onset 
Rapidity of onset 
Phenotype 
PMH 
Weight loss 
Ketosis 
GAD/IA2/Zinc transporter 8 antibody positive 

C-Peptide

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

what is c peptide

A

produced in 1:1 molar ratio with insulin

need adequate stimulus for secr

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

INSULIN

what type of hormone

how is it administered

what types

A
Necessary for survival 
' Peptide hormone needs to be given parenterally 
' Subcutaneously 
' Inhaled 
' Mucous membranes 

Various types
• Primary structure (animal, human, analogue)
• Duration of action (addition of protamine, altered
solubility, fatty acid chain)
• Strength: (100, 200, 300, 500 Units/ml)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

INSULIN

injection sites

what is physiological insulin secr like

A

upper outer arms
lower abdomen
upper outer thighs
buttocks

3 peaks after meals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

typical insulin regimens

what are the types and what are they like

A

Basal bolus regimen
• Rapid acting insulin pre-meal (bolus)
• Long acting background insulin (basal)

Balanced regimen

Rapid acting insulin reflects CHO intake

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Factors affecting blood glucose

A
Glucose 
Diet 
Injection site 
Exercise 
Illness 
Stress 
Alcohol 
Menstrual cycle
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Hypoglycaemia

autonomic and neuroglycopaenic symptoms

this and T1 DM

A

Autonomic symptoms
Palpitation, sweating, tremor

Neuroglycopaenic symptoms
confusion

Mild and severe
Mild hypoglycaemia inevitable with good
control
Loss of warning signs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Devices and transplantation: what is possible

A

subcutaneous insulin pump

Pancreas:
SPK or PAK

Islet cell
edmonton protocol
UK islet cell programme

17
Q

MONITORING

what is monitored and things for each

A
Glucose monitoring 
' Minimum 4x daily 
' Driving 
' Unwell 
' Hypoglycaemia 

CGMS

Ketone monitoring
‘ Blood: (beta-hydroxybutyrate)
‘ Urine (acetoacetate)

18
Q

MONITORING

clinician

A

HbA1c - glycated haemoglobin

Reflects glucose over last 3 months
weighted towards last 6 weeks
affected by cell red cell lifespan