Endocrinology and Diabetes Flashcards
Atypical features of T1DM
> 50
BMI >,25
Slow evolution of hyperglycaemia
Which drugs used in diabetes can cause hypos?
Sulfonylureas
Insulin
Which drugs used in diabetes can cause weight gain?
Thiazolidinedione: Pioglitazone
Sulfonylureas
Name a DPP4 inhibitor. What effect do DPP4 inhibitors have on weight?
Sitagliptin
No weight gain
Name a GLP1 mimetic. What effect do GLP1 mimetics have on weight?
Exenatide
Weight loss
What management can be used for painful diabetic neuropathy?
Amitriptyline
Pain Mx clinics
What drug can be used for gastroparesis in diabetes?
Metaclopramide
If on metformin and HbA1c >48 but <58 what should be done?
Increase dose
If on metformin and HbA1c >58 what should be done?
Dual therapy
Name a side effect of SGLT2 inhibitors
Fourniers Gangrene
5 causes of cranial DI
Idiopathic
Head injury
Pituitary surgery
Craniopharyngioma
Haemochromatosis
Nephrogenic DI causes
Lithium
Hypokalaemia
Hypercalcaemia
Tubulo-interstitial disease e.g. sickle cell
Genetic (ADH receptor)
S/S of DI
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Describe plasma and urine osmolality in DI
High plasma osmolality
Low urine osmolality
What test is used for diabetes insipidus?
Water deprivation test
Mx of nephrogenic DI
Thiazides
Low salt/ protein diet
Mx of cranial DI
Desmopressin
Name 2 ACTH dependent causes of Cushing’s syndrome
Cushing’s disease: pituitary tumour secreting ACTH
Ectopic ACTH: SLCL
Name 3 ACTH independent causes of Cushing’s syndrome
Iatrogenic: STEROIDs
Adrenal adenoma
Adrenal carcinoma
What is pseudo-cushing’s?
Mimics Cushing’s
Often due to alcohol excess/ severe depression
False +ve dexamethasone suppression test
Need insulin stress test to differentiate
What test is used for Cushing’s syndrome?
- Low dose overnight Dexamethasone suppression test
- High dose dexamethasone suppression test
Describe results of high dose dexamethasone suppression test in Cushing’s disease
Cortisol: Suppressed
ACTH: Suppressed
Describe results of high dose dexamethasone suppression test in Cushing’s syndrome due to other causes
Cortisol: Not suppressed
ACTH: Suppressed
What test can distinguish between pituitary and ectopic ACTH secretion?
Petrosal sinus sampling
Medical Mx of Cushing’s
Ketoconazole + Metyrapone inhibit glucocorticoid synth + secretion in adrenals
Surgical Mx of Cushings
Cushings disease: trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy
Adrenal adenoma: laprascopic excision
Most common cause of hypoadrenalism. What does this result in?
AI destruction (Addisons)
Reduced cortisol + aldosterone
List 6 S/S of Addisons
Lethargy, weakness
N+V
WL + anorexia
HYPERPIGMENTATION, vitiligo
Hypotension
Hypoglycaemia
Electrolytes in Addisons
Hyponatraemia
Hyperkalaemia
What test is used for Addisons disease?
Short synACTHen test
Plasma cortisol measured before + 30 mins after giving Synacthen 250ug IM
(or 9am serum cortisol can be used)
Mx of Addisons
Hydrocortisone 2 divided doses (majority in 1st half of day)
Fludrocortisone
Adrenal crisis Sx
Collapse
Shock
Pyrexia
Adrenal crisis Mx
100mg Hydrocortisone IM
1L NaCl over 30-60 mins +/- dextrose
Most common cause of primary hyperaldosteronism
Bilateral idiopathic adrenal hyperplasia