T1DM_Flashcards

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What are the three types of insulin therapy for T1DM?

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  1. Multiple Daily Injection Basal-Bolus
  2. Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (insulin pump therapy)
  3. One, Two or Three Insulin Injections Per Day
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What is Multiple Daily Injection Basal-Bolus insulin therapy?

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Injections of short-acting insulin or rapid-acting insulin analogue before meals, with 1 or more separate daily injections of intermediate acting insulin or long-acting insulin analogue

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What is Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (insulin pump therapy)?

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Programmable pump and insulin storage device that gives regular or continuous amounts of insulin (usually rapid-acting insulin or short-acting insulin) by a subcutaneous cannula

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What is the regimen for One, Two or Three Insulin Injections Per Day?

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Injections of short-acting insulin or rapid-acting insulin analogue mixed with intermediate-acting insulin

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What insulin therapy should be offered from diagnosis?

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Multiple daily injection basal-bolus insulin regimens

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What is considered if multiple daily injection basal-bolus insulin regimens are inappropriate?

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Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII or pump therapy)

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What dietary management is recommended for T1DM?

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Offer level 3 carbohydrate counting education from diagnosis and to family members

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How often should blood glucose and HbA1c be monitored?

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Routinely perform at least 5 capillary glucose tests per day

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What are the blood glucose targets for fasting plasma glucose and other times?

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4-7 mmol/L

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What is the blood glucose target after meals?

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5-9 mmol/L

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What is the blood glucose target if driving?

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> 5 mmol/L

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Who should be offered ongoing real-time continuous glucose monitoring with alarms?

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Children with frequent severe hypoglycaemia, impairment awareness of hypoglycaemia with adverse consequences, inability to recognise or communicate symptoms of hypoglycaemia

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What is the HbA1c target?

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< 48 mmol/L (6.5%)

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What should be offered for blood ketone monitoring?

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Offer blood ketone testing strips and a meter and advise testing for ketonaemia if they are ill or hyperglycaemic

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15
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What psychological and social support should be offered?

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Offer ongoing access to mental health services

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16
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What lifestyle advice should be given?

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Encourage healthy, balanced diet and regular exercise

17
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What complications should be monitored annually from 12 years?

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Diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy, and hypertension

18
Q

When should thyroid disease be monitored?

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At diagnosis and annually until transfer to adult services

19
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What are the symptoms of DKA?

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Nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, hyperventilation, dehydration, reduced consciousness

20
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What is the first-line medical treatment for hyperthyroidism?

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Carbimazole or propylthiouracil

21
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What is DKA?

A

A complication of diabetes where the blood sugars get very high

22
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What are the features of DKA?

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Drowsiness, abdominal pain, nausea

23
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Why is DKA important?

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It can lead to severe dehydration

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What are the steps in the acute management of DKA?

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Giving fluids and insulin to get the blood glucose back to a healthy range

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What factors can lead to an episode of DKA?
Intercurrent illness (e.g. viral infections leading to increased insulin demand)
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What advice should be given on managing intercurrent illness?
Increased insulin demand management
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What should be arranged for a patient after a DKA episode?
See diabetes specialist to discuss treatment
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What support organization can help with diabetes?
Diabetes UK
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How should you explain the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism?
A condition where the body is unable to control the sugar levels in the blood
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How common is hyperthyroidism?
It is reasonably common and well understood
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What does the management of hyperthyroidism involve?
Regular self-monitoring of glucose levels (using skin prick) and taking insulin injections
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What is the importance of good blood glucose control?
It helps prevent complications such as kidney and blood vessel damage
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How can you identify DKA?
Look for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, hyperventilation, dehydration, and reduced consciousness
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What is the importance of regular exercise and a balanced diet in managing diabetes?
They help maintain good blood glucose control and overall health