Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

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

Management of cranial diabetes insipidus is ADH replacement with _____

_____ serum sodium/serum osmolality is more likely to be primary polydipsia (instead of DI)

Hint: High/Low

_____ is a condition where the kidneys do not sufficiently concentrate urine which results in hypotonic polyuria

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

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

During sick day rules for T1DM, patients should aim to drink plenty of fluids/sugary drinks to prevent _____

_____ diabetes insipidus aetiology is split into primary and secondary The cause of primary is idiopathic The cause of secondary is brain injury

Moderate hypoglycaemia _____ causes autonomic symptoms such as sweating, tremor, palpitations and anxiety due to the release of glucagon and adrenaline

Hint: what lab value?

Diagnostic criteria for DKA includes: Glucose: _____ pH: <7.3 Ketones: ++, >3 mmol/L