Secondary Diabetes (B) Flashcards
What are some health conditions that result in secondary diabetes?
Cystic fibrosis Hemochromatosis Chronic pancreatitis Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Cushing’s syndrome Pancreatic cancer Glucagonoma Pancreatectomy
What are some medications that can cause secondary diabetes?
Medications which may bring on diabetes include corticosteroids, beta-blockers and thiazide diuretics.
What conditions can result in insulin resistance and how are these managed?
Insulin resistance is a feature of diabetes caused by Cushing’s syndrome and PCOS. Lifestyle changes are an important part of treatment.
Medications to help treat include metformin and insulin.
What conditions can result in a loss of pancreatic function?
pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis or hemochromatosis, may result in a loss of pancreatic function
What can cause excess glucagon production?
A glucagonoma can cause excessive glucagon production
Treatment for glucagonoma is to directly target the tumour with anti-tumour therapy such as chemotherapy or through surgery to remove the tumour.