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What is the normal range for heart rate in beats per minute?
60 to 100 beats per minute
The usual range of normal heart rate can be considered as 60 to 90 beats per minute, but up to 100 is also acceptable.
How should you assess the rhythm of the pulse?
Begin by palpating the radial pulse and listen at the apex with a stethoscope if irregularities are present.
This helps in identifying any underlying issues with heart rhythm.
What should you do if there are irregularities in the pulse rhythm?
Try to identify a pattern in the irregularity.
Patterns to look for include early beats in a regular rhythm, variation with respiration, and total irregularity.
What is the normal respiratory rate for adults?
Approximately 20 breaths per minute in a quiet, regular pattern.
An occasional sigh is considered normal.
Why is blood glucose monitoring important?
It plays a crucial role in diabetes control and reduces the risk of complications.
Keeping blood glucose levels close to normal can reduce the risk of diabetes complications by up to 60%.
When should you track your blood glucose levels?
When sick or stressed, before and after sleeping, if dehydrated, and before driving.
Tracking helps in taking immediate action to bring blood sugar levels within range.
What does the A1C test measure?
Average blood sugar level over the past 2 or 3 months.
An A1C below 5.7% is normal, 5.7-6.4% indicates prediabetes, and 6.5% or higher indicates diabetes.
What is considered a normal fasting blood sugar level?
99 mg/dL or lower.
Fasting blood sugar of 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates prediabetes, while 126 mg/dL or higher indicates diabetes.
What does the glucose tolerance test measure?
Blood sugar before and after consuming a glucose-containing liquid.
This test requires fasting overnight before measuring fasting blood sugar.
True or False: Blood glucose meter results are used to diagnose diabetes.
False.
Blood glucose meter results are used to monitor levels and adjust treatment, not for diagnosis.
Fill in the blank: A fasting blood sugar level of _______ mg/dL indicates prediabetes.
100 to 125
This level falls between normal and diabetic ranges.
