Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

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

_____ is the most common non-iatrogenic cause of hypoglycaemia in adults

_____ diabetes insipidus can be caused by electrolyte disturbances such as: hypercalcaemia or hypokalaemia

Management of cranial diabetes insipidus is ADH replacement with _____

Painful diabetic neuropathy is managed with one of the following medications: _____, duloxetine, gabapentin or pregabalin

What is the diagnosis in a patient with low urine osmolality that improves by > 50% following administration of desmopressin? _____

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

What is the diagnosis in a patient with low urine osmolality that improves to > 800 mOsm/kg after 2-3 hours of water deprivation? _____

_____ diabetic neuropathy is characterised by motor loss and muscle wasting of the proximal leg/hip muscles

Hint: Subtype

The most common presenting symptoms of DKA are _____, polyuria and polydipsia