diabetes mellitus Flashcards
1
Q
diabetic value: fasting plasma glucose
A
> 7
2
Q
diabetic value: random plasma glucose
A
> 11.1
3
Q
diabetic value: OGTT
A
> 11.1
4
Q
diagnostic value HbA1c
A
> 48
5
Q
diagnosing diabetes
A
one diagnostic lab + symptoms
2 diagnostic labs
6
Q
pathophys T1DM
A
antibodies attack pancreas and destroy beta cells and so lack of insulin
7
Q
development of T1DM
A
genetic predisposition
trigger - viral?
autoimmunity
8
Q
clincal presentation T1DM
A
thirst tiredness polyuria + nocturia weight loss blurred vision abdo pain ketones on breath dehydrated
9
Q
T2DM pathophys
A
increased cellular resistance to insulin
10
Q
T2DM risk factors
A
CVS disease hypertension obesity stroke PCOS Hx GDM
