Hyperglycemia

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Hyperglycemia Symptoms

  1. Polyurea

  2. Polydipsia

  3. Polyphagia

  4. Poor wound healing (Decreased blood flow due to glycated proteins)

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Hyperglycemia Complications

Complications due to glycated/ glycosylated proteins

  1. Nephropathy

  2. Retinopathy

  3. Neuropathy

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Type I DM (5)

  • IDDM (Juvenile-onset)

  • Prevalence = 10%

  • Age of Detection <30 years (Ave <18 years)

  • Primary cause = Autoimmune B cell destruction decreasing insulin production

  • Treat with insulin

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Type II DM (5)

  • NIDDM (Adult onset)

  • Prevalence = 90%

  • Age of detection >30 years

  • Primary Cause = Insulin resistance

  • Treat with lifestyle change

    • Medication = Metropormin, which increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin

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Gestational DM (6)

  • GDM/ GD

  • 10% of Pregnancies

  • Increased glucose associated with pregnancy

  • Pregnancy hormones interference or insulin resistant

  • Fetal issues

    1. Weight gain

    2. Respiratory distress from decreased surfactants

  • Goes away on own, but the mother is at risk of developing Type II DM