diabetes. Flashcards
what is diabetes.
it’s a long term condition, where you struggle to regulate your blood glucose levels.
what are the symptoms of having diabetes.
- feeling thirsty
- losing weight
- passing urine often
- feeling tired
what is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
type 1: you can’t produce any insulin.
type 2: you can’t produce enough insulin.
what is the long term complication with diabetes for your eyes.
vision loss and blindness
what is the long term complication with diabetes for your kidney
kidney failure
what is the long term complication with diabetes for your brain
strokes
what is the long term complication with diabetes for your heart
coronary hear disease.
what is the long term complication with diabetes for your nerves
nerve damage
what is the long term complication with diabetes for your lower limbs
possibility of needing amputation
what are ways of monitoring or treating diabetes.
- blood tests
- insulin tests
- dietary modification
- doing finger prick test
- regular diabetic check ups
- having a pump
effects of living with diabetes: monitoring
pump (quick, easy and simple plus is discrete), finger prick (embarrassing, takes time)
effects of living with diabetes: effect on their diet
needing to consume less/no sugar
effects of living with diabetes: considerations of exercise
uses of glucose for energy, so it regulates the blood sugar levels.
recommended 30 mins each day.
effects of living with diabetes: attitude to lifestyle changes.
difficult to make lifestyle changes that are habits
effects of living with diabetes: effects on family and friends
everyone having to play a role in lifestyle changes
