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Match each pancreatic hormone with the cell type that produces it:

1.) Pancreatic polypeptide
2.) Glucagon
3.) Somatostatin
4.) Insulin

A.) Beta cells
B.) Alpha cells
C.) Delta cells
D.) PP cells

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Pancreatic peptide: PP cells
Glucagon: Alpha cells
Somatostatin: Delta cells
Insulin: Beta cells

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What are Acini glands, and what are they responsible for?

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-secrete digestive juices into the duodenum

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What are Acinar cells?

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Make up the exocrine portion of the pancreas and accounts for 98% of the gland’s weight.

Gastrointestinal enzymes and bicarb are synthesized in the acinar cells and secreted into the pancreatic ducts to aid in digestion

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What do the Islets of Langerhans do?

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Make up the endocrine portion of the pancreas
-produce hormones that do not enter ducts but secrete directly into capillary blood vessels.

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What cell type makes up the largest portion of the islet?

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Beta cells (60%)

Beta cells also secrete amylin

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What is somatostatin?

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type of inhibitory hormone produced from the hypothalamus that may restrict the rate at which nutrients are absorbed after a meal

Inhibits insulin and glucagon. It also inhibits the splanchnic blood flow, gastric motility and gallbladder contraction.

AKA growth hormone-inhibiting hormone., regulates hormone output from the islet cells.

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What does pancreatic polypeptide do?

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Inhibits pancreas’ exocrine function

inhibits pancreatic exocrine secretion, gallbladder contraction, gastric acid secretion and gastric motility

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Define glycogenesis

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storage of glucose as glycogen in liver and muscle

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Define lipogenesis

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Formation and storage of fat as triglycerides, occurs in adipose tissue

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Define gluconeogenesis

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Formation of glucose from lactate, pyruvate, amino acids, and glycerol.
-important hepatic glucose production mechanism during fasting and starvation

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Define Glycogenolysis

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the breakdown of glycogen into glucose- occurs primarily in the liver

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Define Lipolysis

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the breakdown of stored triglycerides to free fatty acids and glycerol- stimulated by the enzyme hormone-sensitive lipase

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Glucagon in high concentrations also causes what?

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1.) relaxation of bile ducts and promotes bile flow
2.) enhances cardiac contraction

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Exocrine hormones are secreted into the ________ for digestion

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Duodenum

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Endocrine hormones are secreted into the ______ _______ for metabolism

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systemic circulation

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What stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells?

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-High blood glucose (plasma glucose is by far the most important regulator of insulin release from the beta cells)

-amino acids
-beta-keto acids
-acetylcholine (parasympathetic stimulation)
-gastrointestinal hormones
-beta agonists

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What inhibits insulin secretion?

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-Low blood glucose
-fasting (80 mg/dL)
-glucagon
-cortisol
-catecholamines (alpha-agonists)
-growth hormone
-somatostatin

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What cells/organs do not need insulin to utilize glucose?

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BRAIN
-erythrocytes
-retina
-epithelium
-gonads
-liver

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Cerebral function generally declines when serum glucose falls below what level?

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50 mg/dL

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What effects on the heart does glucagon produce?

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-increased myocardial contractility
-increased heart rate
-increased AV conduction

by increasing the intracellular concentration of cAMP. This occurs independently of ANS function

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What is the main function of insulin?

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Insulin is an anabolic hormone that promotes energy storage.

It works in all cells, but especially in the liver, adipose, and muscle beds.

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How is insulin eliminated?

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-Insulinase degrades unused insulin in the liver, with some degraded by the kidneys and muscles

-circulates almost entirely unbound w plasma half-life of 5-7 mins

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After a meal, insulin secretion increases and plays a significant role in capturing and storing energy. How is this accomplished?

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-Increasing glucose permeability in skeletal muscle, live, and fat

-converts carbs to glycogen in the liver and skeletal muscle

-converts excess carbs to fats. These fats can be oxidized if blood sugar becomes low

-Promoting cellular uptake of amino acids, potassium, magnesium and phosphate.

-Encouraging protein synthesis and discouraging protein breakdown

-Stimulating the Na/K-ATPase. (This decreases serum potassium and is why we give insulin and D50 for hyperkalemia)

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Describe the insulin receptor:

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Consists of 2 alpha and 2 beta subunits that are joined together by disulfide bonds.

When insulin binds to the receptor, the beta subunits activate tyrosine kinase, which then activates insulin receptor substrates (IRS). The insulin cascade turns on the GLUT4 transporter, which increases glucose uptake by skeletal muscle and fat.

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What does glucagon do?
-Hormone of energy release -glucagon is a catabolic hormone that promotes energy release from adipose tissue and the liver. -Enhance hepatic glucose output (glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis) -it a physiologic antagonist to insulin
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How is glucagon eliminated?
eliminated by the kidneys and liver and has a half-life of 3-6 minutes
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What does glucagon in high concentrations cause?
1.) relaxation of bile ducts and promotes bile flow 2.) enhances cardiac contraction
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What stimulates glucagon release?
-Hypoglycemia -amino acids -beta-adrenergic stimulation -exercise -cholecystokinin -gastrin -cortisol -surgery/stress/trauma/sepsis
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What inhibits glucagon release?
-High glucose levels -somatostatin -free fatty acids -ketones -insulin
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What are other uses for glucagon? (IV 1-5mg)
-beta-blocker overdose -CHF -Low cardiac output after MI or CPB -improving MAP during anaphylaxis -also administered during ERCP to relax the biliary sphincter (N/V are key side effects of glucagon)
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Compared to type 1 diabetes mellitus, choose the statements that MOST accurately describe type 2 diabetes mellitus (select 2) a.) peripheral sensitivity to insulin is reduced b.) it is more likely to cause hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome c.) it is usually associated w a thin body habitus d.) it is usually caused by an autoimmune response
a.) peripheral sensitivity to insulin is reduced b.) it is more likely to cause hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome
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Diabetes shifts metabolism towards:
protein catabolism and lipid oxidation -insulin deficiency produces a shift from carbohydrate to fat metabolism -free fatty acids become main energy substrate for essentially all tissues
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What is the diagnostic criteria for diabetes?
-Fasting plasma glucose >126 mg/dL -random glucose level > 200 mg/dL + classic symptoms -Two hour plasma glucose > 200mg/dL during an oral glucose tolerance test -Hemoglobin A1C >6.5% pre-diabetes: FPG 100-125 fasting defines as no caloric intake for at least 8 hrs.
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At what blood glucose levels will you see glucosuria?
When blood glucose concentration increases to approx 180mg/dL, the amount of glucose filtered at the kidney glomerulus cannot be totally reabsorbed. -Excess glucose spills into urine (glucosuria) and acts as osmotic diuretic
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Causes of DM type 1
causes: -autoimmune -genetic -virus
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Causes of DM type 2
Obesity
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What is the typical BG in diabetic ketoacidosis?
> 250 mg/dL -Usually occurs in type 1
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At what blood glucose level does insulin begin to be released?
100 mg/dL
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At what blood glucose level is insulin's max response?
400-600 mg/dL
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At what blood glucose level is insulin's max response?
400-600 mg/dL
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What do the anabolic effects of insulin increase/inhibit?
-increase glycogenesis (glycogen is storage form to glucose) -inhibition of glycogenolysis -inhibits gluconeogenesis -phosphorylates glucose (traps) for use in glycolysis, glycogenesis -increases lipogenesis
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What is hypoglycemia defined as?
Less than 70 mg/dL
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What is the treatment for hypoglycemia?
10-25 gIV of 50% dextrose (20-50mL) glucose infusion: 5% dextrose
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What are the manifestations of DKA?
-dehydration (5-10L) -ketoacidosis (ketone bodies = beta-hydroxybutyrate, acetoacetate, acetone) -metabolic decompensation -tachycardia -metabolic acidosis (pH <7.3) -anion gap greater than 10-20 mEq/L -electrolyte depletion -hyperosmolarity (>300 mOsm/L) -nausea -abdominal pain -lethargy -lactic acidosis -kussmaul respiration
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How high is blood sugar in Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State (HHS)
>600mg/dL -common in elderly pts w Type 2
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Causes of HHS
infection sepsis pneumonia stroke MI inuslin resistance or inadequate production Enough insulin is produced to prevent ketosis but not hyperglycemia
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Manifestations of HHS
-pH >7.3 -mentally obtunded -hypovolemia/dehydration (9L) -mental confusion -lethargy -coma -increased serum osmolarity (>330 mOsm/L) -HoTN -Tachycardia -increased plasma viscosity -arterial and venous thromoembolic events are common -NO anion gap
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Besides the presence of hyperglycemia, what is the classic triad of symptoms associated w diabetes mellitus?
1.) polyuria 2.) dehydration 3.) polydipsia
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Besides the presence of hyperglycemia, what is the classic triad of symptoms associated w diabetes mellitus?
1.) polyuria 2.) dehydration 3.) polydipsia
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What is DKA usually caused by?
infection
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Acute symptoms of diabetes:
polyuria (osmotic diuresis) polydipsia (intravascular volume depletion) polyphagia and wt loss (protein catabolism CNS irritability/confusion (hypertonic ECF leads to cell shrinkage) Visual disturbances- sorbitol formation in lens cuases osmotic swelling, cylcation leads to opacification -microvascular disease affects perfusion of retina
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What are normal A1C levels?
4-5.6% the higher the hgbA1C, the higher the risks of developing complications related to diabetes
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What are normal A1C levels?
4-5.6% the higher the hgbA1C, the higher the risks of developing complications related to diabetes
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The following factors can mask the signs of intraoperative hypoglycemia EXCEPT: a.) general anesthesia b.) propranolol c.) diabetic autonomic neuropathy d.) hydrochlorothiazide
d.) hydrochlorothiazide thiazide diuretics have a unique side effect in that they increase serum glucose (hydrochlorothiazide, metolazone, and indapamide)
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Key anesthetic considerations of Diabetes Mellitus
-Diabetic autonomic neuropathy (inability to mount a sympathetic response to hypovolemia and the cardio-depressant effects of anesthetic drugs) -orthostatic hypotension -increased risk of aspiration -increased risk of hypothermia -reduced ROM of AO joint -the prayer sign suggests and increased risk of diffucult intubation -peripheral neuropathy -hypoglycemia can be masked by general anesthesia, or BB -schedule surgery early in the day
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Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome rarely produces significant A. hyperglycemia B. dehydration C. hyperosmolarity D. ketoacidosis
D. ketoacidosis Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state, or HHS, is a condition that occurs most commonly in acutely ill patients older than 60 years of age who have type II diabetes. It is characterized by severe hyperosmolarity, hyperglycemia, and dehydration. In HHS, the patient is able to secrete enough insulin to prevent lipolysis, so ketoacidosis, if present, is rarely severe. Signs and symptoms include confusion, lethargy, coma, hypokalemia, a high incidence of thromboembolism, and a life-threatening dehydration. On average, patients with HHS have a water deficit of 9 liters.
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What is the leading cause of death in patients with diabetes mellitus? A. Cardiovascular disease B. Diabetic ketoacidosis C. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma D. Emphysema
A. Cardiovascular disease
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All of the following are symptoms of hypoglycemia except A. Hypotension B. Tachycardia C. Diaphoresis D. Lacrimation
A. Hypotension Hypoglycemia is associated with a sympathetic response and symptoms such as hypertension, tachycardia, diaphoresis, and lacrimation.
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Which of the following classes of oral hypoglycemic agents increase insulin secretion? A. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors B. Thiazolinediones C. Sulfonylureas D. Biguanides
C. Sulfonylureas Sulfonylureas increase insulin secretion by beta cells, thiazolinediones and metformin (a biguanide) enhance tissue sensitivity to insulin, and alpha-glucosidase inhibitors decrease postprandial glucose absorption.
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What is the best predictor of silent coronary artery disease in diabetic patients? A. U waves on the electrocardiogram B. Autonomic neuropathy C. First degree heart block D. Obesity
B. Autonomic neuropathy
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Which of the following is most consistent with Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State (HHS)? A. dehydration B. ketoacidosis C. hyperkalemia D. hypomagnesemia
A. dehydration Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state, or HHS, is a condition that occurs most commonly in acutely ill patients older than 60 years of age who have type II diabetes. It is characterized by severe hyperosmolarity, hyperglycemia, and dehydration. Signs and symptoms include confusion, lethargy, coma, hypokalemia, a high incidence of thromboembolism, and a life-threatening dehydration. On average, patients with HHS have a water deficit of 9 liters. Ketoacidosis is rare in HHS.
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What is the best assessment for long-term glucose control in a diabetic? A. Hemoglobin A1C B. Fasting glucose C. Sodium to glucose ratio D. 24-hour urine glucose
A. Hemoglobin A1C A fasting plasma glucose greater than 100 mg/dL is considered a positive screen for impaired glucose tolerance indicative of diabetes. The hemoglobin A1C test is considered a more informative measurement of glucose tolerance because it is a measurement of long-term glucose control. The normal hemoglobin A1C level is between 4 and 6 percent.
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What conditions comprise the biochemical triad of diabetic ketoacidosis? A. Proteinuria, hyperglycemia, acidemia B. Ketonemia, hyperglycemia, alkalemia C. Acidemia, ketonemia, hyperglycemia D. Proteinuria, ketonemia, acidemia
C. Acidemia, ketonemia, hyperglycemia Diabetic ketoacidosis is described as the biochemical triad of hyperglycemia, acidemia, and ketonemia.
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What does insulin increase?
Glycogenesis (glycogen is the storage form of glucose) Lipogenesis (formation of fat) Protein synthesis Glucose transport Stimulates intracellular amino acid transport Increases translation of mRNA into proteins increased formation of glycerol and fatty acids = triglycerides
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What does insulin inhibit?
gluconeogenesis (formation of new glucose) glycogenolysis (break down of glycogen) protein catabolism
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What does glucagon increase?
Gluconeogenesis (formation of glucose) Glycogenolysis (breakdown of glycogen)
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What doesn't insulin facilitate glucose entry into?
Brain Kidney tubules RBC
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What increases the uptake of insulin?
Exercise and insulin
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What is used for energy while exercising?
increased glycogenesis and protein synthesis
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When are ketone bodies produced?
When insulin levels are low
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What do epinephrine and glucagon work on in the liver?
Catabolism effect: breaks down amino acids, glycerol, and glycogen into glucose to be released into vascular system
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What cardiovascular effects does glucagon have?
enhances heart strength- can be used for beta-blocker overdose enhances bile secretion increased blood flow to some tissues inhibits gastric acid secretion
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What does glucagon help with during ECPR and colonoscopy?
ECPR: dilate bile ducts Colonoscopy: help with spasms of the colon
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type 2:
Decreased sensitivity to receptors on the cell.
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Insulin insufficiency leads to:
hyperglycemia from decreased cell entry, increased gluconeogenesis and glucose released from liver
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Glucose is reabsorbed by the kidney until
180mg/dL = osmotic diuresis, loss of Na+ , K+ and glucosuria Hypovolemic HoTN, dehydration, polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia (increased appetite from hypothalamus ventromedial nucleus)
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Low insulin leads to:
muscle catabolism increased fat catabolism increases the release of keto acids (acetoacetic acid, beta-hydroxybutyric acid) and causes anion gap metabolic acidosis
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Polyuria:
osmotic diruesis
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Polydipsia:
intravascular volume depletion
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Polyphagia and weight loss:
protein catabolism
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Polyphagia and weight loss:
protein catabolism
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Why do you see CNS irritability and confusion with diabetes?
Hypertonic extracellular fluid leads to cell shrinkage
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Why would someone have visual disturbances with diabetes?
Sorbitol formation in the lens= osmotic swelling, glycation leads to opacification microvascular disease affects perfusion of retina
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Why would someone have visual disturbances with diabetes?
Sorbitol formation in the lens= osmotic swelling, glycation leads to opacification microvascular disease affects perfusion of retina
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Chronic symptoms of diabetes:
Infection Non-alcoholic fatty liver Macrovascular disease (CAD, PAD, AMI, CHF, CVA) Microvascular: nephropathy, retinopathy, neuropathy (stocking-glove, orthostatic HoTN, delayed GI emptying )
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What can the autoimmune disorder causing type 1 be caused by?
environmental factors, viral infections, exposure to antigenic proteins Heredity plays a role in determining the susceptibility of beta cells to insults RECEPTOR AND CELLULAR MECHANISMS PRESERVED (coming from beta cells in pancreas)
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is joint stiffness more common in type 1 or type 2?
TYPE 1
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How long should you hold metformin before surgery?
24-48hrs
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What is the risk of Biguanides (METFORMIN)?
First line LACTIC ACIDOSIS in surgical pts especially in liver/kidney/CHF -PCOD decreases hepatic glucose production, increase peripheral insulin uptake
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Risk of Sulfonylureas:
HYPOGLYCEMIA RISK d/t increase INSULIN SECRETION
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Meglitidies risk:
Hypoglycemia= INCREASE INSULIN SECRETION
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Thiazolidindiones:
decrease glucose production in liver Decrease insulin resistance
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Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors:
Slows digestion and absorption of carbs in the GI tract don't give to anyone with an intestine disorder
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Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1):
Delays gastric emptying= aspiration risk blackbox: pancreatitis, tumor
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SGLT2 inhibitors
decreases renal glucose reabsorption osmotic diresis= hypovolemia
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Dipeptidyl-peptidase 4- inhibitors
Potentiates insulin release
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What counter regulatory hormones are elevated in DKA?
glucagon cortisol GH catechols
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anion gap
Anion gap = Sodium – (Chloride and Bicarb) which is equivalent to (most prevalent cation) minus (the sum of the most prevalent anions) DKA = anion gap >10
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how dehydrated is a DKA pt?
4-6 L
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what electrolytes are low in DKA?
potassium (severe hyperkalemia in the face of total body K depletion) Na+ Mag+ cl- phos

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