Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

T1DM is caused by _____

Hint: Pathophysiology

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

Hint: Long/Short

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

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

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

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

The onset of T1DM is usually during _____

Hint: Age group

What ABG result is characteristic of DKA? _____

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

SGLT-2 inhibitors cause an increased risk of _____ because of ↑ excretion of glucose