Type 1 DM Flashcards
Age distribution of individuals diagnosed with DM1
bimodal
4-6
10-14
What are the risk factors for DM1
- genetics
- environment
- immune system response
What specific environmental factors put someone at risk for DM1
- viral infection
- immunizations
- early intro to cows mild
- obesity
- vit d deficiency
- perinatal factors
Classic signs and symptoms of DM1
- polyuria
- polydipsia
- weight loss
- fatigue
What does insulin do in the body?
- allows for entry of glucose into tissue
- promotes storage of carbs and fat
- promotes synthesis of proteins
- inhibits lipolysis, glycogenolysis and tissue catabolism
Why do we need sugar in our cells
for energy, ATP
What does glucagon do in the body?
- stimulates glycogenolysis
- stimulates gluconeogenesis
Pathophysiology of DM1
- abnormal glucose homeostasis
- relative or absolute reduction in insulin secondary to beta cell dysfunction
Process of glucose homeostasis
serum glucose rises–>insulin released–>serum glucose falls
serum glucose falls–> glucagon released–>serum glucose rises
Why does polyuria happen in DM1
OSMOTIC DIURESIS
-excess glucose being excreted via the kidney, water follows the glucose= more pee
Why does polydypsia happen in DM1
because of the polyuria there is increased serum osmolality and hypovolemia
(need water to correct it)
Why does weight loss occur in DM1
increased catabolism and hypovolemia
Why would someone with DM1 get frequent infections
bacteria loves sugar
Why would someone with DM1 get blurry vision
the increase in blood glucose casues the lens of the eye to swell
What should blood glucose levels be in order to diagnose DM
random blood glucose?
fasting blood glucose?
glucose tolerance test?
random: >200 w/ assoc sx
fasting: >126
tolerance test: >200
When are glucose tolerance tests usually done
during pregnancy
What is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children with DM1
diabetic ketoacidosis
What is DKA
- hyperglycemis (>200)
- metabolic acidosis (pH <7.3 or bicarb <15)
- ketosis
Signs and symptoms of DKA
- vomiting
- tachypnea
- abd pain
- SOB
- mental status changes
What does DKA often mimic
GI illness or the flu
What are the vitals on a patient in DKA going to be
- low BP
- weak peripheral pulses
- elevated pulse rate
Why would you need to obtain a weight on a patient in DKA
in order to replenish the 5-10% water deficit that the patient has