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Define Diabetes ?

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A metabolic disorder characterised by persistent hyperglycaemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both.

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What are the types of diabetes ?

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Type 1
Type 2
Gestational

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What are the differences between the types of diabetes ?

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Type 1 - absolute insulin deficiency causes hyperglycaemia
Type 2 - insulin resistance and a relative deficiency resulting in hyperglycaemia
Gestational - develops during pregnancy and resolves after delivery. Increased risk of getting Type 2 in the future.

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What are the causes of type 1 DM ?

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Genetic factors - autoimmune destruction of the insulin producing beta cells in the pancreas.
Environmental factors - exposure to vitamin D or obesity triggers DM

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What are some complications of T1DM ?

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Nephropathy
Retinopathy
Neuropathy
Atherosclerosis
MI, stroke and peripheral arterial disease
DKA
Other autoimmune disorders
Skin and urinary infections

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What is used to make a diagnosis of T1DM in adults ?

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Diagnosis made on clinical grounds in adults presenting with hyperglycaemia ( random plasma glucose more than 11mmol/L ) with one of the following :
. Ketosis
. Rapid weight loss
. Age of onset younger than 50
. BMI lower than 25
. Family history of autoimmune disorders

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How is a diagnosis of T1DM made in a child ?

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A child or young person resenting with hyperglycaemia ( random plasma glucose over 11 mmol/L ) and some of the following :
. Polyuria
. Polydipsia
. Weight loss
. Excessive tiredness

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When is a DKA suspected ?

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A person with known DM or significant hyperglycaemia with the following features :
. Increased thirst and urinary frequency
. Weight loss
. Inability to tolerate fluids
. Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea
. Abdominal pain
. Visual disturbances
. Lethargy
. Fruity smell on breath
. Dehydration
. Shock

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If a DKA is suspected what should be tested for ?

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.Assess for precipitating factors such as infection, stress, poor medication adherence or other medical conditions
. Test for ketones

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What is the target level for HbA1c for someone with T1DM ?

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48 mmol/L or less than 6.5%
Other factors should be taken into consideration such as co-morbidities
Measure the HbA1c every 3-6 months

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How often should a person with T1DM be self monitoring glucose levels ?

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4 times a day ( before meals and before bed )

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What is the optimal targets for glucose self monitoring in T1DM ?

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Fasting 5 - 7 mmol/L
Plasma 4 - 7 mmol/L

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What are lifestyle management is needed for someone with T1DM ?

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Diet advice - carb counting
Maintain healthy BMI
Avoid drinking alcohol on an empty stomach
Encourage exercise but monitor glucose carefully while exercising
Avoid smoking

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How is a DKA managed ?

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Admit the person immediately for confirmation of diagnosis and emergency treatment with fluids and IV insulin

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What categories of insulin therapy are there ?

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Rapid and short acting - fast onset and are used to replicate the insulin produced by the body in response to glucose absorption from a meal

Intermediate or long acting - slow onset and mimic the effect of endogenous basal insulin.

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What are some regimes for insulin therapy ?

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Multiple daily injection basal bolus
Mixed biphasic regime
Continuous insulin infusion

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What is the main adverse effect if insulin therapy ?

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Hypoglycaemia ( blood glucose less than 3.5 mmol/L )

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What are some symptoms of hypoglycaemia from insulin therapy ?

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Hunger
Anxiety
Irritability
Palpitations
Sweating or tingling lips
Convulsions
Loss of consciousness or coma

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What should be given for severe hypoglycaemia where someone has reduced consciousness ?

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IM glucagon

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What clinical features are common to all forms of DM ?

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Polydipsia
Polyuria
Glycosuria

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What are the characteristics of T2DM ?

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Onset often after 40 years old
No HLA associations
No islet cell antibodies
Insulin resistance
Obesity
Not prone to ketoacidosis

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What are some causes of T2DM ?

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Lack of exercise
Obesity
HTN
Western diet
Genetic factors

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What are some clinical features of T2DM ?

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Polydipsia
Polyuria
Glycosuria
Nocturia

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What is hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state ?

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A syndrome characterised by extreme elevations in serum glucose concentrations hyperosmolality and dehydration without significant ketosis.

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What are the features that differentiate HHS from DKA ?
Hypovolaemia Marked hyperglycaemia without significant hyperketonaemia Osmolality
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What are some precipitating factors for HHS ?
Intercurrent diseases such as : . Acute MI . Cushing’s syndrome ACTH producing tumour Infection . Pneumonia . UTI . Cellulitis . Sepsis Medications . CCB . Loop diuretics Substance abuse - alcohol and cocaine
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What are the clinical features of HHS ?
Hyperglycaemia Dehydration Marked drowsiness Usually old Convulsions Coma
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What are some diagnostic criteria for HHS ?
Plasma glucose concentration Arterial pH more than 7.3 Serum bicarbonate more than 15 Small ketonuria Effective serum osmolality more than 320
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What are some symptoms of HHS ?
Weakness Visual disturbance Leg cramps Nausea and vomiting Lethargy Confusion Dehydration Low grade fever
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What are some investigations when suspecting HHS ?
Blood glucose Serum osmolality ABG Urinalysis Renal function tests and electrolytes Creatinine levels
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What is the management of HHS ?
Seek expert advice Insulin infusion
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What is there a high risk of in HHS and what should be given ?
Thromboembolism Give subcut heparin
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What are some forms of diabetic nephropathy ?
Pyelonephritis Glomerulonephritis Atherosclerosis and HTN changes
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What are some features of diabetic nephropathy ?
Microscopic albuminuria is a sensitive early predictor of subsequent overt renal disease Proteinuria HTN Nodular sclerosis
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What are some investigations of diabetic nephropathy ?
Measure urinary albumin : creatinine ratio Measure serum creatinine annually
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What are some preventative measures of diabetic nephropathy ?
Well controlled blood glucose Reduce over co-existing cardiac risk factors
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What are some causes of diabetic eye disease ?
Diabetic retinopathy Diabetic cataract
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What is diabetic retinopathy ?
A chronic progressive potentially sight-threatening disease of the retinal micro vasculature associated with the prolonged hyperglycaemia and other conditions linked to DM such as HTN.
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What are the treatment principles of diabetic retinopathy ?
Maintain good blood glucose control Maintain good blood pressure control Check visual acuity Laser photocoagulation, intravitreal steroids and surgical vitrectomy for sight threatening condition
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What are some complications of diabetic foot ?
Foot ulcers Painful necrosis Extensive spreading skin necrosis Chronic ulceration
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What are some treatment options for painful diabetic neuropathy ?
Maintain good glycaemic control Gabapentin Phenytoin and carbamazepine Pregabalin
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What are some management options for diabetic foot ?
Neuropathy - check sensation X rays Prevention with good glycaemic control and foot health Check for infection Necrotic tissue removal
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What is the polyol pathway ?
A 2 step metabolic pathway that converts glucose into fructose. The pathway plays a prominent role in the pathogenesis of complications in patients with end stage diabetes.
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Why does the sorbitol / polyol pathway become upregulated ?
When glucose levels become very high such as in diabetics the pathway is increased to cope with the high levels
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What is the polyol or sorbitol pathway ?
First step - glucose is converted to sorbitol via aldose reductase. This step utilises a H+ which is donated by NADPH. This is a rate limiting reaction The second step - conversion of sorbitol into fructose via the enzyme sorbitol dehydrogenase. This step donates H+ to NAD + creating NADH. This step is reversible.
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What is an issue about the sorbitol pathway ?
Not all tissues have the enzyme sorbitol dehydrogenase such as retina, kidneys and Schwann cells. This causes sorbitol to accumulate to toxic levels and cause the complications of diabetes.
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What diet would you advice for someone with T2DM ?
Encourage high fibre, low glycaemic index sources of carbohydrates Low fat dairy products Low amounts of trans-fatty acids, high sugary drinks and high salt foods
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What advice would you give on physical activity in T2DM ?
Minimise time spent sedentary Advise regular exercise
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What advice would you give for drinking alcohol with T2DM ?
Advise to stick to recommended amounts Eat a snack before and after drinking alcohol
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What is the second line treatment for diabetes if Metformin is not tolerated due to symptoms ?
Modified release metformin
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What is the mechanism of action of Metformin ?
Reduces hepatic gluconeogenesis and increases insulin sensitivity and therefore glucose uptake intracellularly.
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What are some adverse effects of metformin ?
GI upset - nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain Lactic acidosis - rare
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What is a contraindication of Metformin ?
Low kidney function - GFR lower than 30
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What is an example of sulfonylurea ?
Gliclazide
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What is a positive of sulfonylureas ?
Bring down HbA1c quickly
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What is a negative of sulfonylureas ?
Very high risk of hypoglycaemia
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What shouldn’t be given if someone is on a sulfonylurea ?
Beta blocker as it masks the symptoms of hypoglycaemia
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What is a contraindication of sulfonylurea ?
Ketoacidosis Severe renal impairment
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What are some adverse effects of sulfonylureas ?
GI upset - abdo pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea Hepatic impairment Skin - rash, pruritus and urticaria
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What are some examples of DPP4 inhibitors ?
Linogliptin Sitagliptin
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How do DPP4 inhibitors work ?
Block the DPP4 enzyme which normally decreases incretin. This means incretin increases which causes increased release on insulin and decreases glucagon secretion.
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What are some positives of DPP4 inhibitors ?
Weight loss or weight neutral Linogliptin can be used even with a GFR lower than 15 Little risk of hypoglycaemia
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what are negatives of DPP4 inhibitors ?
Risk of pancreatitis
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What are some positives of GLP1 agonists ?
Causes weight loss Decreases appetite No risk of hypoglycaemia
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What are negatives of GLP 1 agonists ?
Risk of pancreatitis
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What are some examples of GLP1 agonist ?
Exenatide
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What is an example of a glitazone ?
Pioglitazone
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What are some negatives of glitazones ?
Increased risk of HF and bladder cancer
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What is the mechanism of action of an SGLT-2 inhibitor ?
Increases renal secretion of glucose causing glycosuria
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What are some positives of SGLT 2 inhibitors ?
No risk of hypoglycaemia Causes weight loss Reduces risk of HF
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What are the negatives of SGLT 2 inhibitors ?
Risk of thrush Risk of UTI

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