Insulin Deficiency vs Starvation

Endocrine and Metabolism Block, MD Phase I 2010/2011

SLU: Endocrine and Metabolism - Insulin deficiency: Compare the condition of this patient with a person undergoing starvation with respect to carbohydrate, lipid, protein metabolism and acid base balance

Prepared by Dr Julia Omar, Assoc Prof Dr KNS Sirajudeen, Dr Win Mar Kyi, Dr Zulkarnain Mustapha, Dr Aini Suzana Adenan and 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)

e. Compare the condition of this patient with a person undergoing starvation with respect to carbohydrate, lipid, protein metabolism and acid-base balance.