10B: DM Exercise

Question 1

What is the normal blood glucose range?

Answer 1

80-100

Question 2

What glucose levels indicate hypoglycemia?

Answer 2

< 65

Question 3

What glucose levels indicate hyperglycemia?

Answer 3

> 145

Question 4

What is included in PT examination with DM?

Answer 4

Skin integrity, sensation, balance

Question 5

What are the benefits of physical activity with DM?

Answer 5

• Improve glucose uptake
• Stabilize glucose levels
• Increase circulation
• Maintain tissue integrity
• Weight loss

Question 6

What are guidelines to exercise with DM based on?

Answer 6

Pre-exercise glucose levels

Question 7

What should you do in the outpatient setting if glucose is < 65?

Answer 7

• Quick sugar
• Wait 15 minutes
• Re-check, exercise if levels improve

Question 8

What is a good level of sugar to introduce prior to exercise if blood sugar is low?

Answer 8

4-6 oz of juice or two graham crackers

Question 9

What should you do in the outpatient setting if glucose is between 145-300?

Answer 9

Light workout intensity, follow up with MD

Question 10

What should you do in the outpatient setting if glucose is > 300?

Answer 10

• Ask about meds
• Ask about food intake today
• Ask about yesterdays glucose levels
• Call MD

Question 11

What can happen to blood glucose levels in response to metabolic stress?

Answer 11

Increase significantly

Question 12

What blood glucose levels is considered a relative contraindication for PT?

Answer 12

300-440

Question 13

What is metformin?

Answer 13

Decreases the amount of insulin produced in the liver

Question 14

What is bromocriptine?

Answer 14

Prevents insulin resistance

Question 15

What is tradjenta/januvia?

Answer 15

Destroy enzyme that helps your body know when to produce more insulin - liver does not produce insulin unless it is needed

Question 16

What is glipizide?

Answer 16

Stimulates the pancreas to produce more insulin

Question 17

What type of DM indicates an insulin pump?

Answer 17

Type I