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A chronic multisystem disease characterized by hyperglycemia related to abnormal insulin production, impaired insulin use, or both.
Diabetes
Diabetes
Type 2
Diabetes
Type 1
DM Type 2 Symptoms
DM Type 1
Symptoms
Lack of endogenous insulin, requires insulin injections.
Diabetes
Diabetes
Type 2
Diabetes
Type 1
DM Type 2 Symptoms
DM Type 1
Symptoms
Insulin initially increases then decreases, may only need lifestyle changes or oral meds. May not need insulin injections.
Diabetes
Diabetes
Type 2
Diabetes
Type 1
DM Type 2 Symptoms
DM Type 1
Symptoms
Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia
Diabetes
Diabetes
Type 2
Diabetes
Type 1
DM Type 2 Symptoms
DM Type 1
Symptoms
Fatigue, Recurrent infections, Prolonged wound healing, Vision problems
Diabetes
Diabetes
Type 2
Diabetes
Type 1
DM Type 2 Symptoms
DM Type 1
Symptoms
Used to diagnose diabetes if 6.5% or higher.
Fasting plasma glucose
HbA1c level
2 hr GTT
Random Plasma Glucose
Used to diagnose diabetes if 200 mg/dL or higher.
Fasting plasma glucose
HbA1c level
2 hr GTT
Random
Plasma Glucose
Used to diagnose diabetes if 200 mg/dL or higher with a glucose load of 75 g.
Fasting plasma glucose
HbA1c level
2 hr GTT
Random
Plasma Glucose
Used to diagnose diabetes if 126 mg/dL or higher.
Fasting plasma glucose
HbA1c level
2 hr GTT
Random
Plasma Glucose
Potential for kidney injury if receive IV contrast when receiving this medication.
Regular Insulin
NPH
Lantus
Metformin
Onset 0.8-4 hrs, no pronounced peak, duration 16-24 hrs
Regular
Insulin
NPH
Lantus
Metformin
Onset 1.5-4 hrs, peak 4-12 hrs, duration 12-18 hrs – intermediate acting
Regular
Insulin
NPH
Lantus
Metformin
Onset 10-30min, peak 30min to 3 hrs, duration 3-5 hrs
Regular
Insulin
NPH
Lantus
Metformin
DM complication with symptoms of Shakiness, Palpitations, Nervousness, Diaphoresis, Anxiety, Hunger, Pallor.
Somogyi Effect
Hypoglycemia
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
HHS
Dawn Phenomenon
Syndrome of extremely high blood sugar and dehydration related to osmotic diuresis and ECF depletion, no urine ketones. Common causes: acute infection (UTI, sepsis). Life threatening as can lead to AMS and coma..
Somogyi Effect
Hypoglycemia
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
HHS
Dawn Phenomenon
DM complication with symptoms of Hyperglycemia, Ketosis, Acidosis, Dehydration, Lethargy/weakness, Kussmaul respirations, Ketones in urine.
Somogyi Effect
Hypoglycemia
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
HHS
Dawn Phenomenon
Hyperglycemia present on awakening related to growth hormone and cortisol
Somogyi Effect
Hypoglycemia
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
HHS
Dawn Phenomenon
Hyperglycemia in am because a high dose of insulin at night results in a counter increase in glucose in am
Somogyi Effect
Hypoglycemia
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
HHS
Dawn Phenomenon
Related to chronic exposure excess corticosteroids (aldosterone, glucocorticoids, androgens). Symptoms: truncal obesity, moon face, buffalo hump, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, back pain, stria abdomen, chest, buttocks
Cushing Syndrome
Adrenal Crisis
Addison's Disease
Presents as profound fatigue, dehydration, vascular collapse (low BP), renal shut down, decreased serum sodium & increased serum potassium. Life threatening.
Cushing Syndrome
Adrenal Crisis
Addison's Disease
Manifestations develop slowly: skin bronzing, hypoglycemia, postural hypotension, weight loss, weakness, fatigue, anorexia & nausea.
Cushing Syndrome
Adrenal Crisis
Addison's Disease
Symptoms fatigue, lethargy, cold intolerance, dry skin, personality/mental changes, weight gain, cardiovascular problems, constipation, menstrual disturbances
Thyroid Cancer
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Symptoms: heat intolerance, nervousness, goiter (soft with bruit/thrill), hypermetabolism, tachycardia, exophthalmos, diarrhea
Thyroid Cancer
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Most common type cancer of endocrine system
Thyroid Cancer
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
