Diabetes Mellitus Flashcards
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Group of metabolic diseases characterized by increased levels of glucose in the blood (hyperglycemia) resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.
DIABETES MELLITUS
Risk Factors of dm
• Family history of diabetes
• Obesity
• Race (African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders)
• Age > 45 yrs. Old
• Hypertension
• HDL cholesterol level <35 mg/dl and triglyceride level >250 mg/dl
Classification of DM:
• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes
• Gestational diabetes
• Diabetes mellitus associated with other conditions or syndromes
Diagnostic tests and findings for dm
Diagnostic tests and findings:
• Fasting plasma glucose
• Random plasma glucose
• Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
Symptoms of diabetes plus casual plasma glucose concentration
equal to or greater than 200 mg/dl (11.1mmol/L).
casual
is defined as any time of day without regard to time since last meal.
classic symptoms of diabetes
polyuria, polydipsia, and unexplained weight loss.
Fasting plasma glucose
greater than or equal to 126 mg/dl (7.0 mmol /L)
no caloric intake for at least 8 hours
fasting
• Characterized by destruction of the pancreatic beta cells.
• Abnormal response in which antibodies are directed against normal tissues of the body, responding to these
tissues as if they were foreign.
type 1
Destruction of the beta cells results in
decreased insulin production, unchecked glucose production by the liver, and fasting hyperglycemia.
concentration of glucose in the blood exceeds the renal threshold for glucose
usually 180 to 200 mg/dl (9.9 to 11.1 mmol/L),
the kidneys may not reabsorb all of the filtered glucose; the glucose then appears in the urine
glycosuria
When excess glucose is excreted in the urine, it is accompanied by excessive loss of
fluids and electrolytes.
When excess glucose is excreted in the urine, it is accompanied by excessive loss of fluids and electrolytes.
osmotic diuresis
resulting in an increase production of ketone bodies
fat breakdown
Ketone bodies are acids that disturb the acid-base balance of the body when they accumulate in excessive amounts
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two main problems of type 2
ü Increased Insulin resistance
ü Decreased Insulin sensitivity
ü Impaired insulin secretion.
Describe type 2
• Idiopathic
• This is called metabolic syndrome, which includes hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and abdominal
obesity.
• Despite the impaired insulin secretion that is characteristic of type 2 diabetes, there is enough insulin present to prevent the breakdown of fat and the accompany production of ketone.
Management for type 2
nutritional therapy
exercises
self monitoring of blood glucose
glycated hemoglobin
testing for ketone
insulin therapy
oral antidisbetic agents
how many pounds to lose per week for type 2?
1-2
how many calories are subtracted from the daily total in type 2?
500-1000
recommend caloric distribution for type 2
higher in carbohydrates than in fat and protein
Foods high in carbohydrates, such as ______ are not totally eliminated from the diet but should be eaten in
moderation because they are typically high in fat and lack vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
sucrose