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Diabetes Mellitus Flashcards

1
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pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus

A
  • metabolic disease
  • inability to produce and/or use insulin
  • slectively damages a certain subset of cell types
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2
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pts with DM are hyperglycemic or hypoglycemic?

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hyperglycemic (high blood glucose levels)

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3
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which subset of cell types cannot tolerate or regulate in a hyperglycemic state and are damaged?

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  1. capillary endothelia cells in retina
  2. mesangial cells in glomerulus
  3. neurons and Schwann cells in brain
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4
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what are some independent accelerating factors that will pre-dispose ppl for certain complications of DM?

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  • hypertension

- hyperlipidemia

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5
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what are the type types of DM?

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  • Type 1

- Type 2

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6
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Type 1 DM

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insulin deficiency secondary to autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells

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7
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Type 2 DM

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insulin resistance secondary to genetic, environmental and aging factors

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8
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what is the most common type of diabetes?

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Type 2

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9
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systemic complications of diabetes

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  • retinopathy
  • cerebrovascular disease
  • coronary heart disease
  • nephropathy
  • peripheral vascular disease
  • neuropathy
  • ulceration and amputation
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10
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diabetes leads to what CV effects?

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accelerated atherosclerosis (CAD)

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11
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risk of stroke and CAD death is how many times higher in diabetics?

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2-4x

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12
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what is the leading cause of death in type 2 diabetics?

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MI

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13
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diabetics are 25x more likely to acquire what than those without diabetes?

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end-stage renal disease (ESRD)

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14
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what is the leading cause of death in type 1 diabetics?

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ESRD

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15
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HbA1C

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  • tests amount of sugar attached to hemoglobin

- monitors pt’s progress

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16
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what does an HbA1C indicate?

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glycemic level over last 2-3 months

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17
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how often do controlled diabetics have to get their HbA1C drawn?

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2x/yr

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18
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how often do uncontrolled diabetics have to get their HbA1C drawn?

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4x/yr

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19
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HbA1C for non-diabetics

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<6%

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20
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HbA1C for well-controlled diabetics

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<7%

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21
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T/F: systemic complications increase with increasing A1C

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true

22
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pts with <7% A1c have what percent of fewer systemic complications?

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42%

23
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pts with <7% A1c have what percent of fewer deaths than those with >8% A1c?

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57%

24
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what is the goal of monitoring pt’s A1c?

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strict glycemic control

25
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general medical management of diabetics

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  • modified nutrient intake
  • physical activity recommendations
  • oral hypoglycemics, insulin injections, or insulin pump
  • blood pressure control
  • favorable lipid profile
  • management of CV, renal, and ocular involvement
26
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med management of type 1 diabetics

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  • injectable insulin-subcutaneous
  • combo of long and short-acting agents
  • multiple dosing throughout day
27
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long-acting agents mimic what?

A

normal basal secretion

28
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short-acting agents mimic what?

A

meal-time secretion

29
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external insulin pumps

A
  • for pts who are not compliant
  • catheter in abdominal wall
  • constant basal infusion, pt boluses at meals
30
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med management of type 2 diabetics

A
  • lifestyle mods
  • control risk factors for CV disease
  • drug therapy
31
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how can you manage risk factors for CV disease in type 2 diabetics?

A
  • BP & lipid control

- ASA for antiplatelet therapy (to decrease risk for developing clots)

32
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drug therapy for type 2 diabetics

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  • 1 or more hypoglycemics

- +/- injectables

33
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dental txtment for controlled diabetics

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  • any elective care is okay (surgery is fine too)
  • prevention of problems secondary to oral hypoglycemics or insulin
  • check glucose prior to starting txtment
34
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dental txtment concerns with uncontrolled diabetics

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  • infection
  • poor wound healing
  • systemic risk
35
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how do you txt an uncontrolled diabetic with a hot tooth?

A
  • aggressive management

- strict glycemic control

36
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should you perform elective surgery on pts with uncontrolled diabetes?

A

no

37
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what systemic risks are uncontrolled diabetics at risk for?

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  • HTN
  • CAD
  • stroke
38
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acute odontogenic infection in diabetics

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  • infection can lead to loss of diabetic control

- loss of diabetic control can lead to aggressive infection

39
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are you more concerned about an acute odontogenic infection in what type of diabetics?

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  • uncontrolled and brittle diabetics

- type 1 diabetics on high insulin dosages

40
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goal of management of acute infection

A

cure infection and restore glycemic control

41
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how can you treat an acute odontogenic infection in uncontrolled diabetics?

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  • ext
  • incision and drainage
  • antibiotics
42
Q

hypoglycemia secondary to too much insulin or too little food is considered what?

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an emergency

43
Q

what are the 3 clinical stages of hypoglycemia secondary to too much insulin or too little food?

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  1. mild
  2. moderate
  3. severe
44
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mild clinical stage of hypoglycemia secondary to too much insulin or too little food

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  • hunger
  • weakness
  • sweating
  • tachycardia
45
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moderate clinical stage of hypoglycemia secondary to too much insulin or too little food

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  • incoherent
  • uncooperative
  • belligerent
  • disorientation
46
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severe clinical stage of hypoglycemia secondary to too much insulin or too little food

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  • unconscious
  • hypotensive
  • tachycardia
47
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txtment of insulin rxn in conscious pts

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  • give oral sugar

- should be better within 5 minutes

48
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txtment of insulin rxn in unconscious pts

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  • EMS
  • glucagon injection
  • BLS prn
49
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normal blood glucose

A

between 70-200

50
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how can you prevent insulin shock in diabetic pts?

A
  1. instruct pts to follow normal insulin regimen and eat normally around appt
  2. morning appt
  3. confirm they ate and took insulin/hypoglycemics
  4. instruct pts to notify you ofsyms during the office visit
  5. source of sugar in the office

SU18: Internal med COPY (25 decks)

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