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5 main pathological features in DKA.

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Hyperglycaemia.
Dehydration.
Ketosis.
Metabolic acidosis (low bicarbonate)
Potassium imbalance.
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S+S of DKA.

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Polyuria.
Polydipsia.
N+V.
Acetone smell to breath.
Dehydration + hypotension. 
Altered consciousness.
Symptoms of underlying trigger (e.g. infection)
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Cause of T1DM?

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Pancreases does not produce insulin (genetic predisposition + environmental trigger).

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What environmental triggers have been linked with development of T1DM?

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Viruses such as cocksackie virus B and enterovirus.

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Priorities in management of DKA?

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Fluid resuscitation + FRII.

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3 diagnostic criteria for DKA?

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1) Hyperglycaemia (glucose >11)
2) Ketosis (blood ketones >3)
3) Acidosis (blood pH <7.3)

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Management for DKA?

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1) Fluids
2) FRII (e.g. Actrapid 0.1 unit/kg/hour)
3) Glucose (keep >14)
4) Potassium
5) Infection (treat underlying triggers)
6) Chart fluid balance
7) Ketones (monitor)

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What should you do in a patient treated for DKA before stopping insulin and fluid infusions?

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Establish them on their normal subcutaneous insulin regimen.

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What is the maximum rate that potassium can be infused at?

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10mmol/ hour.

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Management for T1DM?

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Basal-bolus regimen of insulin.

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Briefly describe the basal-bolus regimen of insulin administration.

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Background long-acting insulin given once daily

Short acting insulin injected 30 minutes before intake of carbohydrates

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1 unit of ActRapid reduces blood glucose levels by roughly how much?

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4mmol/ litre.

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Complication of injecting insulin into the same place repetitively?

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Lipodystrophy - subsequent injections into lipodystrophied areas causes a poorer uptake of insulin.

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2 short term complications of diabetes.

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Hypoglycaemia.

Hyperglycaemia/ DKA.

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Acceptable blood sugar range in diabetics before meals (i.e. fasted blood glucose)?

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4 - 7

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Acceptable blood sugar range in a person with T1DM 90 minutes after their last meal?

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<9.

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Acceptable blood sugar range in a person with T2DM 90 minutes after their last meal?

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<8.5.

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Normal blood sugar range in a person without diabetes upon fasting?

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4 - 5.9.

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Normal blood sugar range in a person without diabetes 90 minutes after their last meal?

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<7.8.

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Management of hypoglycaemia?

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1st line > 15-20g quick acting carbohydrate (+ long acting carbohydrate)
2nd line > glucose gel
3rd line > IM glucagon/ dextrose IVI

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Main effect of chronic hyperglycaemia?

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Damage to endothelial cells of blood vessels = leaky + malfunctioning vessels.

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2 other effects of chronic hyperglycaemia?

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Suppression of immune system.

Optimal environment for infectious organisms to thrive.

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Name 3 microvascular complications of diabetes.

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Peripheral neuropathy
Retinopathy
Diabetic nephropathy

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Name 3 microvascular complications of diabetes.

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CAD
Peripheral ischaemia (poor healing, ulcers, diabetic foot)
Stroke
HTN

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Name 3 infection related complications of diabetes.
UTIs Pneumonia Skin + soft tissue infections Fungal infections
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Frequency of diabetic eye screening?
Every 2 years if low risk of sight loss | Annually for anyone else
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Frequency of diabetic foot checks?
Annually.
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Frequency of diabetic kidney disease screening?
Annually.
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Frequency of CV risk factor assessment?
Annually.
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How often is HbA1c measured in those with T1DM?
Every 3-6 months.
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Basic pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes?
Repeated exposure to insulin + glucose > cells become resistant to effects > more insulin required to produce a response > pancreas become fatigued + damaged > pancreas produces less insulin > chronic hyperglycaemia > complications of diabetes.
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Non-modifiable risk factors for T2DM?
Older age Ethnicity (BAME origin) FHx
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Modifiable risk factors for T2DM?
Obesity Sedentary lifestyle High carbohydrate diet (particularly refined carbs)
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How is diabetes screened for?
Usually HbA1c
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S+S of T2DM that should prompt screening?
``` Fatigue Polydipsia Polyuria Unintentional weight loss Opportunistic infections Slow healing Glycosuria ```
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3 ways in which pre-diabetes can be diagnosed?
1) HbA1c 42-47 2) Impaired fasting glucose 5.5-6.9 3) Impaired glucose tolerance 7.8 - 11.1 at 2 hours on OGTT
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General rule of diagnosing diabetes?
Symptomatic + 1 positive result = diabetes. | Asymptomatic + 2 positive results = diabetes.
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HbA1c level for diagnosing diabetes?
48 and above
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Random glucose level for diagnosing diabetes?
>11.1
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Fasting glucose level for diagnosing diabetes?
>7
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OGTT level for diagnosing diabetes?
>11.1
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Normal HbA1c?
<42
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Conservative management for T2DM?
``` Dietary modification > vegetables + oily fish + low glycaemic index foods. Exercise and weight loss Smoking cessation Optimise treatment for other illnesses Monitor for complications ```
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HbA1c target for newly diagnosed T2 diabetics?
=48
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HbA1c target for T2 diabetics managed with higher steps than metformin?
=53
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Time of onset and total time of action of rapid-acting insulins?
Work within 10 minutes, last for 4 hours.
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Time of onset and total time of action of short-acting insulins?
Work within 30 minutes, last for 8 hours.
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Time of onset and total time of action of intermediate-acting insulins?
Work within an hour, last for 16 hours.
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Time of onset and total time of action of long-acting insulins?
Work within an hour, last for 24 hours.
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Examples of rapid acting insulins?
Novorapid Humalog Apidra
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Examples of short acting insulins?
Actrapid Humulin S Insuman rapid
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Examples of intermediate acting insulins?
Insulatard Humulin I Insuman basal
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Examples of long acting insulins?
Lantus Levemir Degludec (lasts over 40 hours)
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What is contained in combination insulins?
Rapid acting + intermediate acting insulins.
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Examples of combination insulins?
Humalog 25 Humalog 50 Novomix 30 **Number is proportion of intermediate acting insulin in combination.
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1st line medical management in T2DM?
Metformin titrated as tolerated starting at 500mg OD
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2nd line medical management in T2DM?
Dual therapy: Metformin + one of: - Sulfonylurea - Pioglitazone - DPP-4 inhibitor - SGLT-2 inhibitor
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3rd line medical management in T2DM?
Triple therapy: Metformin + 2 second line drugs OR Metformin + insulin
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Preferred anti-glycemic drugs to be used in CVD?
SGLT-2 inhibitors or GLP-1 mimetics.
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Name a biguanide.
Metformin.
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MoA of Metformin?
Increases insulin sensitivity.
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Side effects of Metformin?
'Weight neutral' Diarrhoea + abdo pain Lactic acidosis
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Name a thiazolidinedione.
Pioglitazone.
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MoA of Pioglitazone?
Increases insulin insensitivity.
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Side effects of Pioglitazone?
``` Weight gain Fluid retention Anaemia Heart failure Bladder cancer in extended use ```
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Name a sulfonylurea.
Gliclazide.
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MoA of sulfonylureas?
Stimulate insulin release from the pancreas.
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Side effects of sulfonylureas?
Weight gain Hypoglycaemia Increased risk of CVD + MI when used as mono therapy.
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Name a DPP-4 inhibitor.
Sitagliptin.
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MoA of DPP-4 inhibitors?
Inhibit DPP-4 enzyme + increased GLP-1 activity (which reduces blood glucose levels).
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Side effects of DPP-4 inhibitors?
GIT upset Symptoms of URTI Pancreatitis
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Name a GLP-1 mimetic.
Exenatide | Liraglutide
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MoA of GLP-1 mimetics?
Mimic the action of GLP-1 which reduces blood sugar levels.
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Side effects of GLP-1 mimetics?
GIT upset Weight loss Dizziness LOW risk of hypoglycaemia
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Name an SGLT-2 inhibitor.
Empagliflozin Canagliflozin Dapagliflozin
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MoA of SGLT-2 inhibitors.
Block SGLT-2 protein from reabsorbing glucose in the proximal tubules = more glucose excreted in urine.
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Side effects of SGLT-2 inhibitors.
Glycosuria Increased rate UTIs/ candidiasis Weight loss DKA

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