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1
Q

What is the most common symptom of new diabetes in children?

A

Secondary nocturnal enuresis

2
Q

If a child has: elevated BG but no ketones and is clinically well, should they be referred?

A

Yes

Urgent phone contact with Paediatric team and arrange clincial review in 24 hours

3
Q

If a child presents with elevated BG and ketones but is clinically well, what should happen next?

A

Urgent phone referral to duty Paeds team and same day review required

4
Q

If a child has elevated BG and ketones and signs of DKA, how should they be reffered?

A

Emergency referral to Paeds

5
Q

How can a child with diabetes acheve optimal glycaemia?

A
Early intensification of meds 
Consistency of approach 
Consistent targets
Support
Access to specialist advice
6
Q

What can cause primary congenital thyroid disease in the young?

A

Gland dysplasia and/or at abnormal site

Inborn error of thyroid hormone metabolism - rare

7
Q

What are the clinical symptoms of congnital thyroid disease in the young?

A
Delayed jaundice (appears after 14 days birth)
Poor feeding but "normal" weight gain 
Hypotonia (umbilical hernia, constipation)
Skin and hair changes
8
Q

What test is used to screen for congenital thyroid disease in children?

A

Guthrie Test - cap blood test measures TSH and/or T4 levels

9
Q

Give causes of acquired thyroid disease in the young?

A
delayed congenital 
post infection 
AI - most common 
Iodine deficiency 
Consequence of other AI disease
10
Q

How does hypothyroidism in children present?

A
Often slow progress 
growth failure 
delayed puberty 
poor general heath 
educational difficulties 
Goitre
11
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How does hyperthyroidism in children present?

A
behavious probles 
sleep disturbance
eating difficulties 
goitre 
high pulse rate 
Precocious puberty
12
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Is adrenal disease in the young common?

A

No, rare