Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

Fluid resuscitation for HHS should consist of _____ given at a rate of 0.5-1L/hour

_____ is a byproduct of insulin production, therefore in patients with T1DM it will be low/undetectable

T1DM is caused by _____

Hint: Pathophysiology

_____ should be suspected in adults with hyperglycaemia (>11 mmol/L) and ketosis, weight loss, BMI <25 or history of autoimmune disease

Insulin therapy for DKA should consist of: 1) _____ long-acting insulin and starting a short-acting insulin infusion. 2) Starting a fixed-rate infusion at 0.1 units/kg/hr.

Hint: Continuing/Stopping

DKA patients should have postassium repletion if serum potassium is <_____ mmol/L at a rate of 40 mmol/L of fluid. If serum potassium is <3.5, the patient requires a senior review, as higher levels of potassium are required

The onset of T1DM is usually during _____

Hint: Age group

In T1DM patients with a BMI ≥_____, metformin may be added to insulin therapy to limit weight gain and reduce insulin requirements.

Lack of intracellular glucose for ATP production in DKA results in increased lipolysis which produces free fatty acids that are converted into _____

During sick day rules for T1DM, patients should consider checking blood or urine _____ regularly including through the night