Capillary Blood Glucose Flashcards
Little to no insulin
20-30% hereditary
Ketoacidosis
Type 1 IDDM
Some insulin produced
90% hereditary
Type 2 NIDDM
During pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
Signs and Symptoms
Polyphagia
Polydipsia
Polyuria
Weight loss
Fatigue
Extreme thirstiness
Polydipsia
Excessive eating
Polyphagia
Excessive urine production
Polyuria
Complications
Stroke
Heart attack
Peripheral artery disease
Diabetic retinopathy
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Diabetic foot
Diabetic nephropathy
Peripheral neuropathy
Blood sugar mnemonic
Hot and Dry
Sugar high
Blood sugar mnemonic
Cold and clammy
Need some candy
High blood glucose
Hyperglycemia
Cause of Hyperglycemia
Too much food, too little insulin or diabetes pills, illness, stress
Symptoms: Hyperglycemia
Extreme thirst, hungry
Dry skin, need to urinate often
Blurry vision, drowsy
Slow-healing wounds
What to do: Hyperglycemia
Check blood glucose
Call healthcare provider
Mnemonic: Hypoglycemia
HE - Headache
IS - Irritable/sweating
T - Tachycardia
I - Irritability
R - Restlessness
E - Excessive hunger
D - Dizziness