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Tests that need fasting states
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Glucose
TAGs |
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What can cause trace ketones in the urine other than ketoacidosis?
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physiologic stress like fasting, pregnancy, frequent strenuous exercise
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Causes of elevated liver transaminases ALT and AST
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• Viral hepatitis
• A fatty liver • Alcoholic liver disease • Drug/medication-induced liver disease • Autoimmune hepatitis • Herbal toxicity • Genetic liver diseases • Liver tumors • Heart failure - Strenuous exercise |
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Which transaminase, ALT or AST, is found primarily in the liver?
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ALT
(There is no ALT-ernative) |
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Liver disease usually causes ALT levels to be higher than AST. What are 2 exceptions?
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cirrhosis and/or alcohol abuse
AST:ALT :: 2:1 |
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What recommendations for newly diagnosed DM2?
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Refer Diabetes educator
Blood glucose monitor Opthalmologist referral |
