D Test

Question 1

Insulin causes blood glucose levels to fall, but glucagon causes those levels to rise. The relationship between the two hormones would be said to be ______________.

Answer 1

ANTAGONISTIC

Question 2

List the 3 risk factors for type 2 diabetes?

Answer 2

FAMILY HISTORY
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OBESITY
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MEMBER OF HIGH-RISK POPULATION

Question 3

Name the risk factor for type 1 diabetes?

Answer 3

FAMILY HISTORY

Question 4

What was type 1 diabetes mellitus previously called?

Answer 4

JUVENILE ONSET DIABETES

Question 5

What is it called when a pregnant woman develops diabetes mellitus?

Answer 5

GESTATIONAL DIABETES

Question 6

How can type 2 diabetes be prevented or delayed?

Answer 6

EXERCISE
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WEIGHT LOSS
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LIFESTYLE INTERVENTIONS

Question 7

Name the primary risk factor for type 2 diabetes?

Answer 7

OBESITY

Question 8

Having a high blood glucose level is called what?

Answer 8

HYPERGLYCEMIA

Question 9

Unexplained weight loss, increased thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision etc are all physical symptoms of which type of diabetes?

Answer 9

TYPE 1 DIABETES

Question 10

After a meal, blood glucose levels increase and stimulate the secretions of what hormone?

Answer 10

INSULIN

Question 11

What is the most common form of diabetes?

Answer 11

TYPE 2

Question 12

Type 1 diabetes involves the immune system destroying ____________ cells that make insulin.

Answer 12

PANCREAS

Question 13

List 3 long term complications of diabetes?

Answer 13

IMPAIRED SENSATIONS IN HANDS/FEET
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^^^ RISK FOR ^^^BP and ATHEROSCLEROSIS
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^^^ RISK FOR KIDNEY FAILURE

Question 14

What is considered a normal fasting blood glucose level?

Answer 14

70 mg/dl - TO - 90 mg/dl

Question 15

What is considered a prediabetes fasting blood glucose level?

Answer 15

100 mg/dl - TO - 125 mg/dl

Question 16

How is diabetes officially diagnosed?

Answer 16

126 mg/dl OR HIGHER ON 2 SEPARATE TESTS

Question 17

How is type 1 diabetes managed? (3)

Answer 17

DAILY INSULIN
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HEALTHY MEALS/SNACKS + REG ACTIVITY
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REG MONITORING OF BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS

Question 18

How often should people with diabetes have their feet checked? (2)

Answer 18

EVERY 6 MONTHS BY PODIATRIST OR DOC
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EVERYDAY PERSONALLY

Question 19

Well-managed diabetes decreases the risk of what 2 awful things?

Answer 19

KIDNEY DAMAGE
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BLINDNESS

Question 20

What is insulin shock caused by?

Answer 20

HYPOGLYCEMIA

Question 21

Why might you not use hydro modalities on your patient’s feet/lower legs?

Answer 21

WORRIED ABOUT EFFECTS OF MOISTURE ON TISSUES