Lab- Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
Is glucosuria possible when glucose is 5 mmol/L?
A
Yes
Issue with glucoe reabsorption
Fanconni syndrome
2
Q
Is it possible to have Glucose 15 mmol/L and no glucosuria?
A
Yes
Glomerular filtration problem
Decreased GFR
Hypovolemia
3
Q
WHy will we see hyperkalemia in DM1?
A
No glucose in the cells so Na/K pump works less (no ATP)
4
Q
How can we confirm DM1?
A
Check pancreatic B cells
CHeck Glutamic acid Decarboxylase autoantibodies
5
Q
WHy will we see weight loss in DM1?
A
Muscle protein an TAG are used for gluconeogenesis
6
Q
How can we confirm DM with fasting blood glucose?
A
Two tests one week apart where both > 7 mmol/L
7
Q
Old paitent diagnosed with DM, which can it be except DM2?
A
LADA (Latent Autoimmune Adult DM)
