T1 DM Flashcards
Type 1 Diabetes is a condition where the _____ stops being able to produce adequate _____
pancreas
insulin
Without insulin, the cells of the body cannot absorb ____ from the blood and use it as fuel
glucose
Therefore the cells think there is no glucose available.
Whilst the cells think there is no glucose available, the glucose level in the blood keeps rising causing ________
hyperglycaemia
Which viruses may trigger T1 DM?
Coxsackie B
Enterovirus
What are the triad of symptoms of hyperglycaemia?
Polyuria (excessive urine)
Polydipsia (excessive thirst)
Weight loss (mainly through dehydration)
What are some other symptoms of T1DM?
Polyphagia (increased hunger)
Glycosuria (glucose in urine)
Fatigue and weakness
Burred vision
Irritability
Where are carbohydrates like glucose absorbed?
Small intestine
What is the ideal blood glucose concentration range?
4.4 - 6.1 mmol/litre
What is RPG and FPG?
Random plasma glucose and Fasting plasma glucose (not eating for at least 8 horus)
What is a normal level of glucose for RPG?
Lower than 11.1 mmol/l
(so 11.1 mmol/l or more in T1DM)
What is a normal level of glucose for FPG?
Lower than 7.0 mmol/l
(so 7.0 mmol/l or more in T1DM)
Which cell produce insulin?
Beta cells in the Islets of Langerhans of the pancreas
True of false: insulin is a catabolic hormone
False
Insulin is an anabolic (building) hormone.
Insulin causes cells in the body to absorb glucose and use it as fuel.
It also causes _____ and ____ cells to absorb glucose and store it.
muscle and liver
What is glucose stored as in the liver and muscle?
Glycogen
What is the process of glucose being stored as glycogen called?
Glycogenesis
What hormone is produced by alpha cells in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?
Glucagon
True or false: glucagon is a catabolic hormone?
True, its a breakdown hormone
When is glucagon resleased?
In response to low blood sugar levels and stress
True or false: glucagon work to increase blood sugar levels
true
Glucagon causes the liver to break down stored glycogen into the blood as glucose in a process called
glycogenolysis
Glucagon also instructs the liver to (other than glycogenolysis)…
Convert proteins and fats into glucose in the process of gluconeogenesis
When does ketogenesis occur?
When there is insufficient glucose supply and the glycogen stores are exhausted (eg prolonged fasting)
What is ketogenesis the conversion of?
fatty acids in the liver to ketones
What are properties of ketones?
Water-soluble fatty acids that can be used as fuel.
Can cross the BBB and be used by the brain
How can ketone levels be measured?
Ketones in urine with dipstick
Ketones in blood with ketone meter