DKA

Question 1

What is DKA?

Answer 1

Minimal or zero insulin
Enhances hepatic glucose creation & breakdown of glucagon
Glucose famine in cells because no insulin to encourage take up
Fat used instead for energy
Free fatty acids circulate in blood
Creates acidosis

Question 2

What is glucagon?

Answer 2

Released by pancreas to stimulate the liver to release stored glucose

Question 3

What is glycogen?

Answer 3

Stored glucose

Question 4

Signs and symptoms of DKA

Answer 4

Polyuria
Thirst
Blurred vision
Fatigue
Weakness
Weight loss
Vomiting and abdo pain
Pear drops breath
Reduced GCS
Dehydration
Kussmaul breathing