SLU: Endocrine & Metabolism - Explain the changes in carbohydrate metabolism in this patient which lead to hyperglycemia

Endocrine and Metabolism Block, MD Phase I 2010/2011
Prepared by Dr Julia Omar, Assoc Prof Dr KNS Sirajudeen, Dr Win Mar Kyi, Dr Zulkarnain Mustapha, Dr Aini Suzana Adenan & Professor Faridah Abdul Rashid
27 & 28 February 2011

4. A 12-year old boy is a known diabetic due to deficiency of insulin. His blood glucose level was found to be very high, i.e., 25 mmol/L. (Normal fasting blood glucose level: 3.5-5.5 mmol/L)

a. Explain the changes in carbohydrate metabolism in this patient which lead to hyperglycemia.




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