Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

Does family history increase risk of developing T1DM? _____

DKA may cause _____ breathing that smells like pear-drops

The main adverse effect of insulin therapy is _____

_____ should be suspected in children with hyperglycaemia (>11 mmol/L) and polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss and excessive tiredness

Why does hyperventilation/Kussmaul breathing not occur in HHS? _____

During sick day rules for T1DM, patients should NEVER stop insulin, patients _____ adjust doses as required

Hint: can/'t

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

Capillary blood glucose and urinalysis _____ be use to make a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus

Hint: should/not

Blood glucose targets for patients with T1DM: • _____ mmol/L on waking • 4-7 mmol/L before meals and throughout the day

There are 3 types of insulin: _____, human insulin analogues, animal insulin