Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

Mainstay of management for diabetic neuropathy is with tight _____ control

If attempts to resolve the underlying cause of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus FAIL → patients can take _____ and NSAIDs (indomethacin)

Hint: Medication

_____ diabetes insipidus aetiology is split into primary and secondary The cause of primary is idiopathic The cause of secondary is brain injury

_____ is the main differential for diabetes insipidus. It is due to excess fluid consumption often associated with psychiatric disorders

Hypoglycaemia in diabetics is nearly always due to medications or _____

Overdose of desmopressin can cause _____

Hint: what electrolyte abnormality?

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

Conscious hypoglycaemic patients who are able to swallow with should be given a _____. If blood glucose levels do not rise begin IM glucagon or IV dextrose

T1DM is associated with other _____ conditions such as Celiac disease and Hashimoto thyroiditis

There is no one insulin regimen suitable for all T1DM patients. Options include: • _____ • Mixed (biphasic) - 1/2/3 injections per day • Continuous insulin infusion (insulin pump)

Hint: First-line