Comp 3 Diabetes

Question 1

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

Answer 1

Polyuria
Polydipsia
Polyphagia
Blurred vision
Weight loss

Question 2

Treatment for type 2 diabetes

Answer 2

Metformin
Diet
Exercise
Insulin:

Question 3

What are the 3 Diagnostics for Diabetes?

Answer 3

A1c
Glucose tolerance
Fasting blood glucose

Question 4

What should fasting blood glucose be?

Answer 4

> 126

Question 5

What is A1c?

Answer 5

Measures the average blood glucose levels for the past 3 months. 6.5+= Diabetes.

Question 6

foot care for diabetes (4 things)

Answer 6

1. Do not cross legs
2. Cut toenails straight across
3. Wash foot daily
4. Inspect for sores/cuts

Question 7

Interventions for diabetes

Answer 7

1. Diabetic diet: fruits/veggies/hdl/sugar free
2. Stay hydrated
3. Check blood glucose and temperature

Question 8

Kidney neuropathy causes? (Complication)

Answer 8

Kidney Failure or Kidney Disease

Question 9

Peripheral neuropathy causes?

Answer 9

Tingling, loss of sensation, nerve damage in foot which can cause infections in cuts and blisters.

Question 10

Why does peripheral neuropathy happen?

Answer 10

Excess glucose can injure nerves.
Too much sugar means delayed wound healing which increases risk for infection.

Question 11

What happens with diabetic retinopathy?

Answer 11

Blindness, glaucoma

(Too much glucose damages retina blood vessels)

Question 12

Hypoglycemia is?

Answer 12

Low amount of glucose <70

Question 13

Hyperglycemia is?

Answer 13

High glucose levels. >200

Question 14

Normal range of glucose?

Answer 14

70-100

Question 15

8 Symptoms of hyperglycemia? (Drying)

Answer 15

Increased thirst
Increased hunger
Increased urination
Slow wound healing
Fruity Breath
Dry mouth (dehydration)
Dry and hot skin
Numbness and tingling

Question 16

8 Symptoms of hypoglycemia?
(Cold and clammy)

Answer 16

Sweating
Anxiety
Headache
Fatigue
Cool, clammy skin
Agitation
Confusion
Shakiness

Question 17

5 Causes of hyperglycemia?

Answer 17

Sepsis
Stress
Steroids
Skipping meds
Bad diet

Question 18

Causes of Hypoglycemia (skyler Hansen)

Answer 18

Athlete
Exercise
Alcohol

Question 19

Treatment for hyperglycemia if conscious?

Answer 19

15g carbs.
Wait 15min, then give another gram if needed.

Question 20

Hypoglycemia treatment if unconscious?

Answer 20

IV dextrose or glucagon
Call Rapid Response team

Question 21

What is DKA?
(Common with type 1)

Answer 21

Too little glucose. The body now burns fats and proteins which creates ketones. Ketones then lead to acidosis

Question 22

Diabetic ketoacidosis symptoms?

Answer 22

Hyperglycemia
Dehydration
Kussmaul Respirations
Metabolic Acidosis
Fruity breath

Question 23

Is DKA gradual or abrupt?

Answer 23

Abrupt

Question 24

What is HHNS?
(Common in type 2)

Answer 24

Happens with type 2 patients. Glucose levels are HIGH

Question 25

Symptoms of HHNS?
(Similar to hyperglycemia)

Answer 25

Hyperglycemia
Dehydration
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Polyphagia

Question 26

3 Treatments of HHNS?

Answer 26

Fluid replacement
Insulin with k+
Sub Q insulin

Question 27

Treatment for DKA

Answer 27

Insulin with k+
Fluid Replacement
Bicarbonate for metabolic acidosis.