Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

The cause of _____ diabetes insipidus can be genetic (ADH receptor mutation) or acquired

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

Hint: medication

The initial physiological response to hypoglycaemia is hormonal with decreased secretion of _____ followed by secretion of glucagon

_____ is the main differential for diabetes insipidus. It is due to excess fluid consumption often associated with psychiatric disorders

_____ serum sodium/serum osmolality is more likely to be Diabetes insipidus rather than primary polydipsia.

Hint: High/Low

_____ diabetes insipidus is due to insufficient release of ADH from the posterior pituitary gland

During sick day rules for T1DM, patients should try to maintain a normal meal pattern but can replace meals with _____ if their appetite is reduced

The sympathoadrenal physiological response to hypoglycaemia is the release of _____

_____ is a synthetic analogue of ADH

Renal failure in diabetics can cause _____ due to decreased clearance of insulin