Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

Diabetes Mellitus diagnosis: • Venous blood glucose: fasting ≥_____ mmol/L, non-fasted ≥11.1 mmol/L • Oral glucose tolerance test ≥11.1 mmol/L • HbA1c ≥48 mmol/mol

T1DM is caused by _____

Hint: Pathophysiology

Why does pear drop breath not occur in HHS? _____

Serum _____ levels may be normal or elevated in DKA however, there is a total body deficit

Hint: Electrolyte

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

_____ should be monitored every 3-6 months in patients with T1DM

The onset of T1DM is usually during _____

Hint: Age group

HHS typically affects _____ with type 2 diabetes

Hint: demographic

T1DM is associated with other _____ conditions such as Celiac disease and Hashimoto thyroiditis

DKA resolution is defined as: • pH >_____ • Blood ketones <0.6 mmol/L • Bicarbonate >15.0 mmol/L Patients who have met this criteria may be switched to subcutaneous insulin if they are eating/drinking