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Define DM
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is a chronic disorder of metabolism related to inadequate production or utilization of insulin.
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________ _________ is one of the most common causes of death in USA
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Diabetes Mellitus
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The chief defining characteristic of DM is?
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hyperglycemia
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Name the 2 types of DM
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DM I
DM II |
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What are the cardinal signs of DM?
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hyperglycemia
polyuria polydipsia polyphagia |
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These four cardinal signs are ALWAYS associated with what type of DM?
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DM I
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Type I DM is a.k.a. ?
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Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)
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Why is DM I insulin dependent?
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Because the beta cells of the pancreas make NO insulin.
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Type I diabetes is believed to be a type of what?
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autoimmune disorder
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What is the primary treatment for DM I?
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Lifetime management by way of exogenous insulin.
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Symptoms to type I diabetes appear ________
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suddenly
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In addition to the 4 cardinal signs of DM, these symptoms are also noted
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Weight loss w/ muscle wasting
Glucosuria Blurred vision Ketonuria |
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Type II DM is a.k.a?
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Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)
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Why is DM II a.k.a NIDDM?
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Because the pacreas fails to produce enough insulin for adequate glucose meatbolism. Some insulin is procduced.
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Which type of DM is most prevalent?
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Type II DM is much more prevalent than type I DM.
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Onset of DM II is _________ and usually occuring after the age of ___
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gradual
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Various ethnic groups at high risk for DM II are
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Native Americans
Hispanics Afro-American Elderly |
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What are risk factors for II DM?
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Obesity
HTN lack of exercise |
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What is the usual treatment for Type II DM?
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Oral hypoglycemics.
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In many cases Type II DM can be controlled by?
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Diet and Exercise
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Definitive DX of DM is based upon a fasting blood glucose level of at least ______ on more than one occasion.
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126 mg/dL
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If a patients blood glucose level is 140 mg/dL or higher a _______ ______ ______ is usually performed to confirm the presence of DM
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Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)
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