Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

_____ is due to chronic hyperglycaemia causing glycation of axon proteins

_____ is the most common type of diabetic neuropathy and is characterised by sensory loss in a symmetrical, glove & stocking distribution

Patients with diabetic neuropathy may experience irritation, itching, or burning called _____

50% of patients with diabetic neuropathy are _____ at diagnosis

low urine osmolality _____ improve following administration of desmopressin in patients with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

Hint: does/n't

The most common symptoms of diabetes insipidus are _____ and polydipsia. Patients may also experience daytime sleepiness due to nocturia

_____ diabetes insipidus is due to resistance to ADH in the kidney

Mainstay of management for diabetic neuropathy is with tight _____ control

Overdose of _____ or sulfonylureas is the most common cause of medication induced hypoglycaemia

Hint: medication

If attempts to resolve the underlying cause of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus FAIL → patients can take _____ and NSAIDs (indomethacin)

Hint: Medication