Definition of diabetes - introduction - classification of diabetes - etiology of diabetes type 1 and type 2- risk factors for diabetes - diagnosis of diabetes - clinical manifestations of diabetes type 1 and type 2- investigations for diabetes - treatment of diabetes - non-pharmacological treatment and pharmacological treatment - pharmacotherapy of type 1 and type 2 - acute complications of diabetes and treatment
Controlling blood sugar (glucose) levels is the major goal of diabetes treatment, in order to prevent complications of the disease.
Type 1 diabetes is managed with insulin as well as dietary changes and exercise.
Type 2 diabetes may be managed with non-insulin medications, insulin, weight reduction, or dietary changes.
Medications for type 2 diabetes are designed to
increase insulin output by the pancreas,
decrease the amount of glucose released from the liver,
increase the sensitivity (response) of cells to insulin,
decrease the absorption of carbohydrates from the intestine, and
slow emptying of the stomach, thereby delaying nutrient digestion and absorption in the small intestine.
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INTRODUCTION
TYPES OF DIABETES MELLITUS
DIAGNOSE TEST FOR DIABETES MELLITUS
MECHANISM OF ACTION OF INSULIN (IDDM)
HERBAL DRUG TREATMENT FOR DIABETES
LIFESTYLE FOR TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2 DM
NEW ANTI DIABETIC DRUGS
Diabetes mellitus (DM) has routinely been described as a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia that develops as a consequence of defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.
Such a deficiency results in increased concentrations of glucose in the blood, which in turn damage many of the body's systems, in particular the blood vessels and nerves.
1. Microvascular (due to damage to small blood vessels).
2. Macrovascular (due to damage to larger blood vessels).
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Related anatomy and physiology
Definition of Diabetes Mellitus
pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus
risk factors of Diabetes Mellitus
Clinical manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus
Diagnostic tests of Diabetes Mellitus
Management of Diabetes Mellitus
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Diagnosis involves measuring blood glucose levels. Ongoing specialized assessment and evaluation for complications are essential for diabetes management.
Intensive insulin therapy is best defined as a comprehensive system of diabetes management with the patient and management team as partners. The system is directed at improvement of glycemia and patient well-being.
Controlling blood sugar (glucose) levels is the major goal of diabetes treatment, in order to prevent complications of the disease.
Type 1 diabetes is managed with insulin as well as dietary changes and exercise.
Type 2 diabetes may be managed with non-insulin medications, insulin, weight reduction, or dietary changes.
Medications for type 2 diabetes are designed to
increase insulin output by the pancreas,
decrease the amount of glucose released from the liver,
increase the sensitivity (response) of cells to insulin,
decrease the absorption of carbohydrates from the intestine, and
slow emptying of the stomach, thereby delaying nutrient digestion and absorption in the small intestine.
Diabetes mellitus -INTRODUCTION,TYPES OF DIABETES MELLITUSvarinder kumar
INTRODUCTION
TYPES OF DIABETES MELLITUS
DIAGNOSE TEST FOR DIABETES MELLITUS
MECHANISM OF ACTION OF INSULIN (IDDM)
HERBAL DRUG TREATMENT FOR DIABETES
LIFESTYLE FOR TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2 DM
NEW ANTI DIABETIC DRUGS
Diabetes mellitus (DM) has routinely been described as a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia that develops as a consequence of defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.
Such a deficiency results in increased concentrations of glucose in the blood, which in turn damage many of the body's systems, in particular the blood vessels and nerves.
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2. Macrovascular (due to damage to larger blood vessels).
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Related anatomy and physiology
Definition of Diabetes Mellitus
pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus
risk factors of Diabetes Mellitus
Clinical manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus
Diagnostic tests of Diabetes Mellitus
Management of Diabetes Mellitus
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Diagnosis involves measuring blood glucose levels. Ongoing specialized assessment and evaluation for complications are essential for diabetes management.
Intensive insulin therapy is best defined as a comprehensive system of diabetes management with the patient and management team as partners. The system is directed at improvement of glycemia and patient well-being.
Diabetes Mellitus is a group of disorders characterized by high levels of blood glucose in the body which is a result from the defects caused by insulin production, insulin action and sometimes both.
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4. 4
INTRODUCTION
Definition:
chronic metabolic disorder of multiple
etiology in which the body can’t
metabolize carbohydrate, fats and
proteins
because of defects in insulin secretion
and/or action.
5. 5
INTRODUCTION
As of 2015, an estimated 415 million
people had diabetes worldwide, with
type 2 DM making up about 90% of
the cases.
Diabetes at least doubles a person's risk
of early death.
From 2012 to 2015, approximately 1.5
to 5.0 million deaths each year resulted
from diabetes.
7. 7
Classification of DM
I. Type 1 DM
It is due to insulin deficiency and is formerly known
as:
o Type I
o Insulin Dependent DM (IDDM)
o Juvenile onset DM
II. Type 2 DM
It is a combined insulin resistance and relative
deficiency in insulin secretion and is frequently
known as:
o Type II
o Noninsulin Dependent DM (NIDDM)
o Adult onset DM
8. 8
Classification of DM
III. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM):
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) developing
during some cases of pregnancy but usually
disappears after pregnancy.
IV. Secondary DM:
Results from another medical condition or due to the
treatment of a medical condition that causes
abnormal blood glucose levels
o Cushing syndrome (e.g. steroid administration)
o Hyperthyroidism
9. 9
Etiology
Etiology of Type 1 Diabetes:
Autoimmune disease
Selective destruction of cells by T cells
Several circulating antibodies against
cells
Cause of autoimmune attack: unknown
Both genetic & environmental factors are
important
10. 10
Etiology
Etiology of Type 2 Diabetes:
Response to insulin is decreased
o glucose uptake (muscle, fat)
o glucose production (liver)
The mechanism of insulin resistance is
unclear
Both genetic & environmental factors are
involved
Post insulin receptor defects
11. 11
Epidemiology
Type 1 DM:
It is due to pancreatic islet β-cell
destruction predominantly by an
autoimmune process.
Usually develops in childhood or early
adulthood
accounts for upto 10% of all DM cases
Develops as a result of the exposure of a
genetically susceptible individual to an
environmental agent
12. 12
Epidemiology
Type 2 DM:
It results from insulin resistance with a
defect in compensatory insulin secretion.
Insulin may be low, normal or high!
About 30% of the Type 2 DM patients are
undiagnosed (they do not know that they
have the disease) because symptoms are
mild.
accounts for up to 90% of all DM cases
14. 14
Risk Factors
For Type 1 DM
Genetic predisposition
In an individual with a genetic
predisposition, an event such as virus or
toxin triggers autoimmune destruction of
β-cells probably over a period of several
years.
15. 15
Risk Factors
For Type 2 DM
Family History
Obesity
Habitual physical inactivity
Previously identified impaired glucose
tolerance (IGT) or impaired fasting
glucose (IFG)
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
18. 18
Clinical manifestations
Type 2 DM:
Patients can be asymptomatic
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Polyphagia
Fatigue
Weight loss
Most patients are discovered while
performing urine glucose screening
23. 23
Laboratory examination
Fasting blood glucose(FBG)
Glucose blood concentration in samples
obtained after at least 8 hours of the last
meal
Random Blood glucose
Glucose blood concentration in samples
obtained at any time regardless the time
of the last meal
24. 24
Laboratory examination
Glucose tolerance test(OGTT)
75 gm of glucose are given to the patient
with 300 ml of water after an overnight
fast
Blood samples are drawn 1, 2, and 3
hours after taking the glucose
This is a more accurate test for glucose
utilization if the fasting glucose is
borderline
25. 25
Laboratory examination
Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C)
Normally it comprises 4-6% of the total
hemoglobin.
Increase in the glucose blood
concentration increases the glycated
hemoglobin fraction.
HbA1C reflects the glycemic state during
the preceding 8-12 weeks
26. 26
Laboratory examination
Glucosuria
To detect glucose in urine by a paper
strip
Semi-quantitative
Normal kidney threshold for glucose is
essential
Ketonuria
To detect ketonbodies in urine by a paper
strip
Semi-quantitative
32. 32
Nutritional Therapy
Overall goal of nutritional therapy
o Assist people to make changes in
nutrition and exercise habits that will
lead to improved metabolic control
33. 33
Nutritional Therapy
Type 1 DM
o Diet based on usual food intake,
balanced with insulin and exercise
patterns
o In most cases, high carbohydrate, low
fat, and low cholesterol diet taken
Type 2 DM
o Calorie reduction
34. 34
Nutritional Therapy
Food composition
Meal plan developed with dietitian
Nutritionally balanced
Does not prohibit the consumption of
any one type of food
35. 35
Nutritional Therapy
Exercise
Essential part of diabetes management
o Increases insulin sensitivity
o Lowers blood glucose levels
o Decreases insulin resistance
Take small carbohydrate snacks during
exercise to prevent hypoglycemia
Exercise after meals
Monitor blood glucose levels before,
during, and after exercise
37. 37
Drug Therapy: Insulin
Exogenous insulin:
Required for all patient with type 1 DM
Prescribed for the patient with type 2
DM who cannot control blood glucose
by other means
38. 38
Drug Therapy: Insulin
Source of insulin
Human insulin
o Most widely used type of insulin
o Cost-effective & less allergic reaction
Insulins differ in regard to onset, peak
action, and duration
Different types of insulin may be used
for combination therapy
40. 40
Drug Therapy: Insulin
According to onset:
o Rapid-acting insulin e.g. Insulin lispro and
insulin aspart
o Short-acting insulin e.g. Regular insulin
o Intermediate-acting insulin e.g. NPH and Lente
insulin
o Long-acting insulin e.g. Insulin Glargine
o Mixture of insulin can provide glycemic control
over extended period of time e.g. Humalin
70/30 (NPH + regular)
41. 41
Drug Therapy: Insulin
Methods of Insulin Administration
Cannot be taken orally
Insulin delivery methods
o Ordinary SQ injection with syringes
o Insulin pen
o Insulin pump
43. 43
Drug Therapy: Insulin
Administration of insulin
Fastest absorption from abdomen,
followed by arm, thigh, buttock
Rotate injections within one particular
site
Do not inject in site to be exercised
45. 45
Drug Therapy: Insulin
Problems with insulin therapy
Hypoglycemia :
o Due to too much insulin in relation to
glucose availability
Allergic reactions
Local inflammatory reaction
Lipodystrophy
o Hypertrophy or atrophy of SQ tissue due
to frequent use of same injection site.
46. 46
Drug Therapy: Insulin
Drugs interfering with glucose tolerance
Diazoxide
Thiazide diuretics
Corticosteroids
Oral contraceptives
Streptazocine
Phenytoin
o All these drugs increase the blood glucose
concentration.
47. 47
Drug Therapy: Oral Agents
Increase insulin production by pancreas
Reduce glucose production by liver
Enhance insulin sensitivity and glucose
transport into cell
Slow absorption of carbohydrate in
intestine
48. 48
Sulfonylureas
Stimulate the pancreatic secretion of
insulin
Classifications:
First generation
e.g. tolbutamide, chlorpropamide, and
acetohexamide
Second generation
e.g. glimepiride, glipizide, and glyburide
50. 50
Meglitinides
E.g Repaglinide ,Nateglinide
Stimulate the pancreatic secretion of
insulin
Should be given before meal or with the
first bite of each meal.
Should not be taken if meal skipped
Lower incidence of hypoglycemia
(0.3%)
51. 51
Biguanides
E.g Metformin
Act by
o Reduces hepatic glucose production
o Increases peripheral glucose utilization
Does not promote weight gain
Side effects
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and
anorexia
lactic acidosis (rare)
52. 52
Glitazones (PPARγ - Agonists)
E.g Rosiglitazone - Pioglitazone
Act by stimulation of peroxisome
proliferator-activated receptor γ
o Reduces insulin resistance in the
periphery and possibly in the liver
Most effective in those with insulin
resistance
Edema and weight gain are the most
common side effects.
53. 53
α-Glucosidase Inhibitors
E.g Acarbose - Miglitol
Act by
o Slow down absorption of carbohydrate
in small intestine
o Prevent the breakdown of sucrose and
complex carbohydrates
o Th net result reduction of postprandial
blood glucose rise
54. 54
Amylin analog
Indicated for type 1 and type 2 diabetics
Administered subcutaneously (Thigh or
abdomen)
Slows gastric empyting, reduces
postprandial glucagon secretion,
increases satiety
Example :Pramlintide (Symlin)
55. 55
Incretin mimetic
Synthetic peptide
Given by subcutaneous injection
Activates GLP-1 receptor
This results in :
o Stimulates release of insulin from β cells
o Suppresses glucagon secretion
o Reduces food intake
o Slows gastric emptying
Not to be used with insulin
Example : Exenatide - liraglutide
56. 56
DPP4-Inhibitors
Inhibits DPP-4
This results in increase of GLP-1 action
leading to improved pancreatic islet
glucose sensing, increase glucose uptake
Example : Sitagliptin - Linagliptin
57. 57
SGLT-2 Inhibitors
SGLT-2 :Sodium Dependent Glucose
Transporters – 2
Inhibit glucose reabsorption in renal
proximal tubule
Resultant glucosuria leads to a decline in
plasma glucose & reversal of glucotoxicity
This therapy is simple & nonspecific
Even patients with refractory type 2
diabetes are likely to respond
58. 58
Pharmacotherapy :Type 2 DM
General considerations:
Consider therapeutic life style changes
(TLC) for all patients with Type 2 DM
Initiation of therapy may depend on the
level of HbA1C
o HbA1C < 7% may benefit from TLC
o HbA1C 8-9% may require one oral agent
o HbA1C > 9-10% my require more than
one oral agent
59. 59
Pharmacotherapy :Type 2 DM
Obese Patients :
Metformin or glitazone then if inadequate
Add SU or short-acting insulin
secretagogue then if inadequate
Add Insulin or glitazone
60. 60
Pharmacotherapy :Type 2 DM
Non-Obese Patients :
Add SU or short-acting insulin
secretagogue then if inadequate
Add Metformin or glitazone then if
inadequate
Add Insulin
61. 61
Pharmacotherapy :Type 2 DM
Early insulin resistance :
Metformin or glitazone then if inadequate
Add glitazone or metformin then if
inadequate
Add SU or short-acting insulin
secretagogue or insulin
62. 62
Pharmacotherapy :Type 1 DM
The choice of therapy is simple
o All patients need Insulin
The goal is:
o To balance the caloric intake with the
glucose lowering processes (insulin and
exercise), and allowing the patient to live
as normal a life as possible
63. 63
Pharmacotherapy :Type 1 DM
The insulin regimen has to mimic the
physiological secretion of insulin
With the availability of the SMBG and
HbA1C tests adequacy of the insulin
regimen can be assessed
More intense insulin regimen require more
intense monitoring
64. 64
Pharmacotherapy :Type 1 DM
Example:
1) Morning dose (before breakfast):
Regular + NPH or Lente
2) Before evening meal:
Regular + NPH or Lente
Require strict adherence to the timing of
meal and injections
65. 65
Pharmacotherapy :Type 1 DM
Modification
NPH evening dose can be moved to
bedtime
Three injections of regular or rapid acting
insulin before each meal + long acting
insulin at bedtime (4 injections)
The choice of the regimen will depend on
the patient
66. 66
Pharmacotherapy :Type 1 DM
How much insulin ?
A good starting dose is 0.6 U/kg/day
The total dose should be divided to:
o 45% for basal insulin
o 55% for prandial insulin
67. 67
Pharmacotherapy :Type 1 DM
Self-monitoring of blood glucose(SMBG)
Extremely useful for outpatient monitoring
specially for patients who need tight control
for their glycemic state.
A portable battery operated device that
measures the color intensity produced from
adding a drop of blood to a glucose oxidase
paper strip.
e.g. One Touch, Accu-Chek, DEX, Prestige
and Precision.
69. 69
Pharmacotherapy :Type 1 DM
Insulin Pump Therapy
This involves continuous SC administration
of short-acting insulin using a small pump
The pump can be programmed to deliver
basal insulin and spikes of insulin at the time
of the meals
Requires intense SMBG
Requires highly motivated patients because
failure to deliver insulin will have serious
consequences
71. 71
Acute Complication:
Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia occurs due to too much
insulin (or oral agents) in relation to glucose
availability
Brain requires constant glucose supply thus
hypoglycemia affects mental function
72. 72
Acute Complication:
Hypoglycemia
Clinical manifestations:
o Confusion, irritability
o anxiety, tachycardia, tremors
o Diaphoresis, tremor, hunger, weakness,
visual disturbances
o If untreated → loss of consciousness,
seizures, coma, death
73. 73
Acute Complication:
Hypoglycemia
Treatment for hypoglycemia
Ingest simple CHO (fruit juice, soft drink), or
commercial gel or tablet
Avoid sweets with fat (slows sugar absorption)
Then eat usual meal snack or meal and
recheck
if not alert enough to swallow
o Glucagon 1m IM or SQ (glycogen → glucose)
o Then complex CHO when alert
74. 74
Acute Complication:
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Usually in Type 1 diabetes; can occur in
Type 2
Causes:
o Infection
o Stressors (physiological, psychological)
o Stopping insulin
o Undiagnosed diabetes
75. 75
Acute Complication:
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Clinical manifestations:
o Dehydration
o Deep difficult breathing (d/t metabolic
acidosis)
o Fruity breath (d/t acetone)
o Abdominal pain, N & V, cardiac
dysrhythmias
76. 76
Acute Complication:
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Treatment
Replace fluid and electrolytes
Insulin (First IV bolus, then infusion)
correct precipitating cause (e.g., infection,
etc.)