Sarah Michelle Crash - Endocrine Crash Course
Diabetes (2026/2027) — Latest Update |Verified
Questions & Answers | Nursing Comprehensive
Review | Graded A
What causes Type I DM?
Occurs secondary to the destruction of beta cells of the pancreas which store and release insulin
3 P's of DM
Polyuria (excessive urine)
Polydipsia (excess thirst)
Polyphagia (excessive appetite and hunger)
DKA symptoms
D:dehydration,
K:ketones, kussmaul, high K,
A:acidosis, acetone breath, anorexia
What does the liver break down when there is an absolute deficiency of insulin?
The liver will breakdown fat which leads to a buildup of ketones in the blood
If the patient is experiencing high stress or illness and they feel fatigued, should they stop their
insulin?
NOOOOO -- need insulin for life
, Sarah Michelle Crash - Endocrine Crash Course
Diabetes (2026/2027) — Latest Update |Verified
Questions & Answers | Nursing Comprehensive
Review | Graded A
With Type II what is wrong?
Beta cells in the pancreas fail to secrete sufficient amounts of insulin
Type 2 diabetes symptoms
Skin infections
Delayed wound healing
Changes in vision
Neuropathy
acanthosis nigricans
thickening and darkening of skin near axillary region, A/w Diabetes Type II and gastric
carcinoma
Screening for type 2 diabetes
Screen at 35 years old repeat q3 years
Those at higher risk can be screened earlier
Diabetes (2026/2027) — Latest Update |Verified
Questions & Answers | Nursing Comprehensive
Review | Graded A
What causes Type I DM?
Occurs secondary to the destruction of beta cells of the pancreas which store and release insulin
3 P's of DM
Polyuria (excessive urine)
Polydipsia (excess thirst)
Polyphagia (excessive appetite and hunger)
DKA symptoms
D:dehydration,
K:ketones, kussmaul, high K,
A:acidosis, acetone breath, anorexia
What does the liver break down when there is an absolute deficiency of insulin?
The liver will breakdown fat which leads to a buildup of ketones in the blood
If the patient is experiencing high stress or illness and they feel fatigued, should they stop their
insulin?
NOOOOO -- need insulin for life
, Sarah Michelle Crash - Endocrine Crash Course
Diabetes (2026/2027) — Latest Update |Verified
Questions & Answers | Nursing Comprehensive
Review | Graded A
With Type II what is wrong?
Beta cells in the pancreas fail to secrete sufficient amounts of insulin
Type 2 diabetes symptoms
Skin infections
Delayed wound healing
Changes in vision
Neuropathy
acanthosis nigricans
thickening and darkening of skin near axillary region, A/w Diabetes Type II and gastric
carcinoma
Screening for type 2 diabetes
Screen at 35 years old repeat q3 years
Those at higher risk can be screened earlier
