Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

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

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

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

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

There is no specific criteria, but HHS typically presents with: • Serum glucose: _____ mmol/L • Serum osmolarity: significantly raised • Ketones: Normal (<3 mmol/L) • pH: Normal (>7.3)

Does family history increase risk of developing T1DM? _____

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

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

DKA may cause _____ breathing that smells like pear-drops

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

Hint: can/'t