DM

Question 1

Notable DM type 1 findings

Answer 1

HLA antigens DR3 and DR4
Islet cell antibodies
Elevated glycated Hgb
Ketonuria
Ketonemia
Glycosuria
Inc fasting glucose levels

Question 2

Notable DM type 2 findings

Answer 2

inc fasting glucose levels
abnormal glucose tolerance test
glycosuria (variable)
inc glycated Hgb
Insulin @ various levels
Dec insulin receptors

Question 3

Which type of diabetes is ketosis resistant?

Answer 3

Type 2

Question 4

Impaired fasting glucose has increased prevalence of: (5)

Answer 4

atherosclerosis
electrocardiographic abnormalities
HTN
hyperlipidemia
obesity

Question 5

Maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY)

Answer 5

autosomal dominant disorder
NOT insulin dependent
Under 25 yrs
Non-obese

Question 6

Which has higher values - whole blood glucose values or plasma glucose values?

Answer 6

Plasma glucose

Question 7

Which has higher levels of glucose postprandially - arterial, capillary, or venous blood?

Answer 7

Arterial & capillary

Question 8

What kind of tubes should blood be collected in?

Answer 8

Tubes containing fluoride to prevent glycolysis

Question 9

OGTT

Answer 9

75 g glucose after overnight fast