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1
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Effects of acute insulin deficiency (type 1)

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Polyuria
Thirst
Weight loss 
Blurred vision
Tiredness
2
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Effects of chronic insulin deficiency

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Hyperglycaemia
Infections
Microvascular complications (retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy)
Hyperlipidaemia 
Macrovascular complications
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Microvascular mechanism

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Hyperglycaemia leads to formation of advanced glycation end-product (AGE)
Increased cytokines and adhesion molecules
Increased sorbitol and decreased myoninositol
Activation of protein kinase C
Results in change in blood flow, coagulation and vascular cell growth

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Diabetic retinopathy

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Most common cause of blindness in people aged 30-69

20% of type 2 patients have retinopathy at diagnosis

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Diabetic nephropathy

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Microabluminuria leading to proteinuria
Glomerular death, increased serum creatinine and low glomerular filtration rate
Results in renal failure

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Diabetic neuropathy

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Ulceration neuropathy
Loss of sensation in feet
Impaired healing
15% of diabetics develop foot ulcers and 5-15% of these need amputations

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Capillary glucose testing

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Finger prick glucose monitoring
Main monitoring method
Performed multiple times a day
Low cost

8
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CGM

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Continuous glucose monitoring
Sensors monitor interstitial glucose
Wirelessly transmits to insulin pump
Expensive

9
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Flash glucose monitoring

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Monitors interstitial glucose
Sensor worn on arm for up to 14 days
Shows current glucose and variation
Less expensive than CGM

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HbA1C test

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Glycosylation of haemoglobin beta chain HbA1 to form HbA1c
If more glucose is present, more haemoglobin is glycosylated
Can be automated

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Insulin treatment

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Reduce symptoms of hyperglycaemia
Restore glucose homeostasis
Prevent complications
Too much insulin may cause hypoglycaemia

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Type 1 insulin treatment regimens

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Most patients on “basal-bolus” regimes
Long acting insulin analogue and prandial rapid acting insulin (adjusted according to meal contents)
Rapid acting insulin can be administered by programmable pump

13
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Insulin pump therapy

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Used for type 1 diabetes
Varies insulin administration at different times of day
Insulin dose boosted at meal times
Can be integrated with CGM
MiniMed 508
14
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Treating insulin resistance

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Weight loss

Troglitazone may decrease risk