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Part II - Jorge Alvarez Carefully inspect the test results below and use the information togeth the patient and answer the following questions. Alvarez, J. Lab Results - Dr. Gupta, M.D. Test w and use the information to be with what you learned from Partito digno Normal Range <140 Result 200 155 225 25 75-105 S-23 Random blood sugar (mg/dl) Fasting blood sugar (mg/dl) GTT glucose at Zhr Fasting morning cortisol (ug/dl) Hemoglobin Alc -peptide (ng/ml) Antibodies against pancreas Urinary glucose lugdit) Urinary ketones (mg/dl) T3 (ng/dl) T4 (g/dl) o 2.5 rmal 30 20 50 5 0.5 to 2 varies 0-15 Very little to none 80-180 4612 | Questions 5. Based on the data, is Jorge producing adequate insulin? How do you know! 6. Based on the data, what is your diagnosis for Jorge? What data support this diagnosis 7. What treatment would you recommend for this patient "Living the Sweet Life" by Breanna N Harris

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5. Patient is not producing enough insulin as sugar profile is deranged including blood sugar levels , Hba1c

6. diagnoses may be diabetes mellitus with diabetic ketoacidosis and hypothyroidism because of low T3 level.

7. Treatment for the patient will consist of dietary modification for sugar control, antidiabetics and tablet thyronorm for hypothyroidism . Fluid resuscitation is Important in diabetics ketoacidosis as intravenous solutions replace extravascular and intravascular fluids and electrolyte losses. In addition, dilute both the glucose level and the levels of circulating counterregulatory hormones.