Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
what random plasma glucose is diabetes
A
> 11mmol/l
2
Q
ethnicity most at risk of type 1 diabetes
A
caucasian of northern europe
3
Q
is gestational diabetes risk factor for type 2
A
yes
4
Q
what birth weight is associated wtih ttype 2
A
low
5
Q
when would you suspect type 1 diabetes in an adult
A
if there is hyperglycaemia and any of
ketosis
rapid weight loss
<50
BMI<25
PMHx or FHx of autoimmune
6
Q
recurrent infections is a sign of what type of diabetes
A
2
7
Q
what pigmentation is a sign of type 2
A
acanthosis nigricans
dark pigmentation of skin folds
