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Increased fat metabolism leads to the accumulation of ___________ and __________ in the blood and eventual diabetic ketoacidosis. |
acetone and b-hydroxybutyric acid |
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Signs and symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis include |
polyuria, polydipsia, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, tachypnea and mental confusion. |
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Characteristic Kussmaul respirations occur when serum pH drops below_________ |
7.24 |
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Granulocyte _________, __________ and ___________ are reduced by hyperglycemia. |
phagocytosis, chemotaxis, and adherence |
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Hyperglycemia inhibits __________________and__________synthesis , __________, and ___________ |
protocollagen and collagen, capillary ingrowth, fibroblast |
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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - ___%~ of cases; peak incidence ______ . Type 1 is characterized by _______. Ketoacidosis is a concern. |
10%, during puberty, absolute insulin deficiency |
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – _______% of cases; Characterized by a relative insulin deficiency (insulin resistance). More common in patients over __ years of age. |
90-95%, 45 yoa |
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus – Relatively uncommon. Etiologies
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include genetic defects, drugs, chemicals, infections and endocrinopathies. |
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SYMPTOMS: |
polydipsia, polyphagia and polyuria, weight loss, pruritis (ass itch) and polyneuritis.
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DIAGNOSIS:
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FPG >126mg/dl on two occasions. 110=normal |
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Systemic complications of diabetes: |
Retinopathy, nephropathy, HTN, neuropathies, ^infection, impaired wound healing, coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular and peripheral vascular disease |
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Oral complications of diabetes: |
Oral burning, altered taste, ^ infection, poor wound healing, diminished salivary flow, ^crevicular glucose, ^plaque microflora, ^ periodontitis, ^caries, ^fungal infections. |
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The glycosylated hemoglobin assay (HbA1c) reflects mean blood glucose levels over the preceding_____________. It is utilized to assess whether a patients metabolic control has remained within the target range (normal value ________) |
2 –3 months, 7% |
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Hypoglycemia/ Insulin shock - Rapid onset noted. Signs and symptoms |
include hunger, weakness, tachycardia, pallor, sweating, incoherence, belligerence, tonic-clonic movements (seizure), hypotension, hypothermia, loss of consciousness |
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Hyperglycemia/ Ketoacidosis - |
polydipsia, polyphagia, and polyuria. weight loss, blurred vision, headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and mental stupor. |
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Oral Adverse effects of Oral Hypoglycemics
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Sulfonylureas: Oral ulcerations secondary to agranulocytosis, peri-oral dermatitis |
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Dental Drug interactions: Drugs |
Salicylates
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Dental Drug interactions: Potentiates Sulfonylurease |
Salicylates |
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Dental Drug interactions:Induces hypoglycemia |
Salicylates |
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Dental Drug interactions:Induces hyperglycemia |
Epinephrine
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• Complete medical history including |
severity and extent of systemic complications; glycemic control; medications (type, dose, time of administration), compliance with diet, exercise and frequency of self-monitoring |
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• Medical consultation is recommended for:
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atherosclerosis, hypertension or nephropathy |
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• Management of a hypoglycemic episode: Administer ~ _________ of fast acting oral carbohydrate (glucose tabs/gel, juice, soft-drinks, sugar, candy). If equipped administer IV dextrose (____) |
15 grams, 5% |
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Avoid ___________ which can alter glycemic control. |
salicylates |
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Hyperglycemia/ Ketoacidosis - onset |
Slow |
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Hyperglycemia/ Ketoacidosis : Clinical signs |
dry warm flushed skin, deep rapid respirations (Kussmaul’s respirations), fruity acetone breath (if ketoacidosis present) tachycardia and hypotension. |
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HbA1c |
glycosylated hemoglobin assay |
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Diabetes DX; -FPG >_______on two occasions. (Normal FPG<____mg/dl)) |
126mg/dl 110=N, 200mg/dl 140=N, 200mg/dl |
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autoimmune destruction of pancreatic b-cells |
Type 1 diabetes |