Type 1&2 Diabetes Mellitus Flashcards
what is type 1 diabetes?
autoimmune destruction of insulin producing beat cells in pancreas resulting in partial/complete deficiency of insulin
what is the onset of type 1 diabetes?
thought to be childhood but adulthood becoming more common
what are the stages of development for type 1 diabetes?
genetic predisposition
potential precipitating event/immune activation
immune response
stage 1 - normal blood sugar
stage 2 - abnormal blood sugar
stage 3 - clinical diagnosis
stage 4 - long standing T1D
what can constitute a precipitating event?
viral illness
what is immune infiltration in T1DM
immune cells infiltrate islet cells in T1DM
what is the importance of understanding T1DMs immune basis?
autoantibodies important clinically
immune modulation as possible treatment?
increased likelihood of other autoimmune disease & FH
more complete destruction of beta cells
which genes carry the highest susceptibility for T1DM?
DR3 DR4
what genes carry protection against T1DM?
DR2 and possibly DR6
what are some environmental risk factors of T1DM?
enteroviral infections
cows milk protein exposure
seasonal variation
changes in microbiota
what are some detectable pancreatic autoantibodies?
insulin autoantibodies IAA
glutamic acid decarboxylase
insulinoma associated 2 autoantibodies
zinc transporter 8
what are the symptoms of T1DM?
polyuria
nocturia
polydypsia
blurring of vision
recurrent infections
weight loss
fatigue
what are the signs of T1DM?
dehydration
cachexia
hyperventilation
smell of ketones
glycosuria
ketonuria
what are the physiological effects of insulin deficiency? T1DM
proteinolysis
increased hepatic glucose output
lipolysis- ketogenesis
what are the ketone bodies?
3-beta-hydroxybutyrate
acetoacetone
acetone
what are the treatment aims for T1DM?
maintain glucose levels
restore close to physiological profile of insulin
prevent acute metabolic decompensation
prevent micro¯ovascular complications
what are the complications of hyperglycaemia?
diabetic ketoacidosis (mostly T1DM)
microvascular - retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy
macrovascular - ischaemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease
what is the management of T1DM?
insulin treatment
dietary support & education programs
technology
transplantation
what are the types of insulin treatments?
short insulin (with meals)
background/basal bolus insulin
what are examples of short acting insulin?
human insulin - actrapid
insulin analogues - lispro, aspart, glulisine
what are the types of basal insulin?
bound to zinc/protamine - neutral protamine hagedorn (NPH)
insulin analogues - glargine, determir, degludec
what are the typical bolus regimes for insulin?
once daily long acting
three times daily short acting
OR
twice daily intermediate acting insulin
three times daily actrapid
what is insulin pump therapy?
continuous delivery of short acting insulin fixed units/hr into subcutaneous space
then actively bolus for meals
what is the dietary advice for T1DM?
dose adjustment for carbs
training for carb content
substitute refined carbs for complex carbs
what is a closed loop/artificial pancreas?
real time continuous glucose sensor with algorithm to calculate insulin requirement and delivers dose
however lags around 15mins
what types of transplantation are available for T1DM?
islet cell transplants
simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplants
how can glucose be monitored?
capillary finger prick blood glucose monitoring
continuous glucose monitoring
what is HbA1c?
reflects last 3 months of glycaemia
enzymatic so linear relationship, irreversible
What are the limitations of HbA1c?
Affected by red cell turnover, only can be done by 3 months
What are the acute complications o type l diabetes
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Uncontrolled hyperglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia
What is diabetic ketoacidosis?
Acute life threatening complication of t1DM
blood pH <7.3 and high ketones
when does hypoglycaemia on insulin therapy become problematic?
excessive frequency
impaired awareness (unable to detect low glucose)
nocturnal hypoglycaemia
recurrent severe hypoglycaemia (need 3rd party assistance)
what are the risks of hypoglycaemia?
seizure/coma/death
impacts on: emotional wellbeing
driving
day to day function
cognition