Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

_____ diabetic neuropathy is characterised by motor loss and muscle wasting of the proximal leg/hip muscles

Hint: Subtype

_____ is the most common type of diabetic neuropathy and is characterised by sensory loss in a symmetrical, glove & stocking distribution

What is the diagnosis in a patient with low urine osmolality that improves by > 50% following administration of desmopressin? _____

_____ disease can cause hypoglycaemia due to deficiency of cortisol

Primary polydipsia is treated with _____

If diabetes insipidus is untreated and patients do not consume enough fluid, they may develop severe _____

The most common symptoms of diabetes insipidus are _____ and polydipsia. Patients may also experience daytime sleepiness due to nocturia

Patients with diabetic neuropathy may experience irritation, itching, or burning called _____

During sick day rules for T1DM, patients should try to maintain a normal meal pattern but can replace meals with _____ if their appetite is reduced

_____ diabetes insipidus can be caused by electrolyte disturbances such as: hypercalcaemia or hypokalaemia