Malabsorption / Malnutrition in diabetes Flashcards by Lauren D'Agostino | Brainscape

Q

Pancreatic insufficiency

A

History:

Dietary history
Weight, height and mid parental height
Investigations: nutritional bloods
- -> micronutrient deficiency
Adherence to medications (Creon) and barriers to this

Treat:

Dietician referral
Feeds via PEG/PEJ if one in situ
Consider micronutrient supplements

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