Peds - Endo Flashcards
Which type of diabetes is more commonly associated which ketones?
Type I
What markers are associated with Type I Diabetes?
HLA-DR3
HLA-DR4
human leukocyte antigens
What markers are associated with Type II Diabetes?
None
What is the general pathophysiology of Type I Diabetes?
at symptom presentation most of the pancreatic ISLET cells have been destroyed and islet cell ANTIBODIES are detected (AUTOIMMUNE process)
What is the trigger?
infectious or toxic insult to pancreatic cells of genetically predisposed individual
Three P’s which are classic symptoms of Type I Diabetes?
Polydipsia
Polyphagia
Polyuria
seen less commonly in Type II
Other symptoms of Type I Diabetes? (6)
o weight LOSS, with INCREASED hunger o fatigue o weakness o paresthesia o irritability --> coma o nocturnal enuresis
Signs of advanced Type I Diabetes found on physical exam? (3)
EYES, VASCULATURE, NEURO (reflexes)
o ophthalmic exam – microaneurysms or cotton wool spots
o peripheral vascular insufficiency (sensation impaired)
o diminished deep tendon reflexes
Random blood sugar of ____ and what other symptoms indicated the need for fasting studies.
Random blood sugar >/=200 mg/dL AND polydipsia polyuria weight loss
Diagnostic laboratory study for Type I Diabetes?
Fasting blood sugar >/= 126 mg/dL on 2 occasions
Normal A1c?
5.5 to 7 %
target for good diabetic control? 6%
A1c of 4.8% in a diabetic indicates what?
Blood glucose is too tightly controlled
What is IMPAIRED GLUCOSE TOLERANCE and how is it measured?
can be thought of as “pre-diabetes” where fasting BG is elevated, but not to 126 threshold for Diabetes
FBG between 100 and 125 mg/dL
encourage exercise
bring back in 3 - 6 months
What do ketones mean from a management perspective?
patients presenting with ketones must start INSULIN
What is the rule of thumb for initiating insulin?
0.5 units/kg/day with 2/3 in AM and 1/3 in PM
NPH is ___ acting.
short
Somogyi Effect and Dawn Phenomenon both result in:
HYPERglycemia in the morning
Somogyi Effect is characterized by what pattern? What is the cause?
HYPOglycemia around 3 AM and HYPERglycemia by 7 AM
nocturnal hypoglycemia stimulates a surge of counter regulatory hormones that raise blood sugar
(Somogyi is Tsunami - low then high)
Treatment for Somogyi Effect?
reduce or eliminate HS insulin
Dawn Phenomenon is characterized by what pattern? What is the cause?
Blood glucose rises through the night with HYPERglycemia at 7 AM
nocturnal desensitization of tissues to insulin as a result of night surge of growth hormone
(the Dawn slowly rises…)
Treatment for the Dawn Phenomenon?
Increase the dose of insulin at HS