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Yellow Book - Unit 5 - DM, DI, SIADH, Insulin, DKA, HHNK

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Diabetes Insipidus dehydration polyurethane polydipsia
Type I Diabetes Mellitus Insulin dependent (not producing insulin) Juvenile onset Ketosis prone
Type II Diabetes Mellitus Polyuria (pee a lot) Polydipsia (drink a lot) Polyphagia (eat/swallow a lot)
Treatment for Type I Diabetes Mellitus 1. Insulin 2. Exercise 3. Diet (calories from carbs)
Treatment for Type II Diabetes Mellitus 1. Diet 2. Activity 3. Oral Hypoglycemics
Diet of Diabetics Calorie (carbs) restriction Need to eat 6x per day -- smaller more frequent meals
Insulin acts to ___ blood sugar lower
Insulin Type: R R= Regular, Rapid, Run (IV) Onset: 1 hr Peak: 2 hr Duration: 4 hr
Insulin: Type: N N= NPH, Not in the bag, Not so fast, Not clear (cloudy) Onset: 6 hr Peak: 8-10 hr Duration: 12 hr
Insulin Type: Humalog Insulin= Lispro Fastest Onset: 15 min Peak: 30 min Duration: 3 hrs
Insulin Type: Lantus Long acting Slow absortion No peak Duration: 12-24 hrs
With insulin remeber: Check expiration date Refrigerate but once open no refrigeration
Exercise ___ insulin: if more excercise, need ___ insulin. If less exercise, need ___ insulin. potentiates less more
Sick day rules for insulin take insulin take sips of water stay active as possible
Low blood sugar in Type I DM (insulin shock) is caused by: not enough food too much insulin too much exercise
Why is low blood sugar in Type I DM (insulin shock) dangerous? Permanent brain damage
Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar in Type I DM (insulin shock): Cerebral impairment vasomotor collapse cold clammy slow reaction time "drink shock"
Treatment for low blood sugar in Type I DM (insulin shock) administer rapidly metabolizable carbohydrate (candy, honey) ideal combination: sugar and protein If unconscious IV D50 IM glucagon
High blood sugar in Type I DM/DKA/Diabetic Coma is caused by: too much food not enough insulin not enough exercise #1 cause is acute viral upper respiratory infection within the last 10 days
Signs and symptoms of high blood sugar in Type I DM/DKA/Diabetic Coma: dehydration ketones Kussmaul breathing high K+ acidosis acetone breath anorexia
Treatment for high blood sugar in Type I DM/DKA/Diabetic Coma: Insulin IV (R) IV rate flow 200 mg/hr
Treatment for low blood sugar in Type II DM administer rapidly metabolizable carbohydrate (candy, honey) ideal combination: sugar and protein if unconscious IV D50 IM glucagon
High Blood Sugar in Type II DM called HHNK or HHNC - hyperosmolar, hyperglycemic, non-ketotic coma this is severe dehydration
Signs and symptoms of high blood sugar in Type II DM hit dry increased HR decreased skin turgor
Treatment for high blood sugar in Type II DM rehydration
Long term complications of HHNC are related to poor tissue perfusion peripheral neuropathy
Which lab test is the best indicator of long-term blood glucose control (compliance/effectiveness/adherence)? HA1c (average blood sugar over last 90 days)
Cold and clammy Hot and dry get some candy sugar's high
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