DIABETES

Question 1

GOOD GLUCOSE RANGE

Answer 1

80 - 120

Question 2

What is Type I Diebetes?

Answer 2

Auto- immune disease in which the cells of the pancreas results in the termination of insulin production.

Question 3

What is Type II Diebetes?

Answer 3

Impairment in the way the body regulates and uses glucose (sugar) as fuel. Pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin or insulin doesn’t work properly (body destroys cells in the pancreas that make insulin).
=>to much sugar in the blood. =» disorders of circulatory system, nervous and immune systems.

Question 4

Methods of insulin delivery:

Answer 4

Syringe
Injecting pen
Pump
Continuous Glucose Monitor

Question 5

Hyperglycemia

Answer 5

High levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood.

Question 6

Signs/Symptoms of Hyperglycemia

Answer 6

Dry mouth
Increased thirst
Weakness
Headache
Blurred vision
Frequent urination
Fatigue
Later signs/ symptoms:
Fruit smelling breath
Dry mouth
Weakness
Confusion
Abdominal pain

Question 7

What are the mild symptoms for Hypoglycemia?

Answer 7

Hungar
Irritability
Shakiness
Weakness
Sweaty
Anxiousness
Dizziness
Headache
Unable to concentrate
Not feeling well
Feeling funny
Heart racing
Tingly in extremities
*Check blood sugar and follow emergency plan

Question 8

Moderate symptoms for hypoglycemia

Answer 8

Sleepiness
Erratic behavior
Poor coordination
Confusion
Slurred speech
Slow thinking
Numbness
Combative
*follow emergency action plan

Question 9

Severe symptoms for hypoglycemia

Answer 9

Unable to swallow
Unresponsive
Unconscious
Seizure
*Call 911 and give glucagon

Question 10

GLUCAGON SYRINGE INJECTION STEPS

Answer 10

1. Determine dose per action plan (1/2 or 1ml.) (Weight above 66lbs =>1ml)
2. Inject fluid from syringe into vial
3. Swirl fluid until powder is dissolved
4. Draw appropriate dose into syringe
5. Remove clothing on upper arm or thigh. With a dart- like motion, insert needle at 90 degree angle.
6. Push plunger on syringe until full dose is given.
7. Remove needle and place it back in the case. (Do not recap)
8. Put student on their side
9. Stay with student
10. Call 911. Have someone go to office and call nurse and parents

Question 11

HOW DO YOU USE NASAL GLUCAGON (BAQSIMI) NOSE PUFF?

Answer 11

1. Remove packaging
2. Put 2 fingers between Nasal tube
3. Insert tube until fingers touch nose
4. Push plunger
5. Call 911, nurse and parents

Question 12

With what symptoms do you call 911 for hypoglycemia?

Answer 12

• student loses consciousness
• unable to speak clearly or understand directions
• seizure or significant vision changes
• if you give glucagon

Question 13

GLUCOSE

Answer 13

A simple sugar found in the blood. The fuel that all body cells need to function. Glucose (sugar) comes from food, especially carbohydrates, and gives us energy. It’s carried from the blood to cells in the body by a hormone called insulin.

Question 14

WHAT CAN CAUSE LOW BLOOD SUGAR?

Answer 14

• Has not eaten
• Has not eaten enough food for the level of activity
• Has injected too much insulin
• Is vomiting 🤢

Question 15

HOW DO STROKES OCCUR?

Answer 15

When blood flow to part of the brain stops. This can happen if a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or leaks.

Question 16

SYMPTOMS OF STROKE:

Answer 16

F. Face drooping
A. Arm weakness
S. Speech difficulty
T. Time to phone 911

Question 17

ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS OF STROKE:

Answer 17

• Sudden confusion
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• Sudden trouble walking, or loss of balance or coordination
• Sudden severe headache with no known cause

Question 18

STROKE ACTIONS TO TAKE:

Answer 18

1. Phone 911 and get the first aid kit and AED.
2. Note the time the symptoms first appeared.
3. Remain with the person until someone with advanced training arrives and takes over.
4. If the person becomes unresponsive and is not breathing normally or is only gasping, provide CPR.