Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

HHS typically affects _____ with type 2 diabetes

Hint: demographic

Children and young adults are vulnerable to _____ after fluid resuscitation for DKA and therefore require 1:1 nursing to monitor neuro-observations

Hint: complication

HHS presents with similar features to DKA however, the signs of _____ will be much more prominent

_____ and short acting insulins have a quick onset and short duration. They are used to replicate insulin spikes in response to glucose from a meal or sugar\nIntermediate and long acting insulins have a slow onset and long duration. They are used to replicate endogenous basal insulin secreted continuously throughout the day

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

Does family history increase risk of developing T1DM? _____

All patients with a diagnosis of T1DM should receive serological testing for _____

Patients with T1DM should self-monitor blood glucose at least _____ times a day: before meals and bed

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

HHS is caused by insufficient _____ which may be precipitated by illness or medications