Diabetes

Question 1

A hormone secreted by beta cells

Answer 1

Insulin

Question 2

Characterized by the destruction of the pancreatic beta cells.

Answer 2

Type 1 Diabetes

Question 3

Insulin Dependent

Answer 3

Type 1 Diabetes

Question 4

a metabolic derangement that occurs most commonly in persons
with type 1 diabetes

Answer 4

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Question 5

Insulin Resistance

Answer 5

Type 2 Diabetes

Question 6

Affects approximately 95% of adults with the disease

Answer 6

Type 2 Diabetes

Question 7

uncontrolled type 2 diabetes may lead to another acute problem

Answer 7

hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome

Question 8

any degree of glucose intolerance with its onset during pregnancy

Answer 8

Gestational Diabetes

Question 9

blood sample will be taken from a vein in the arm to test the starting blood sugar level

Answer 9

OGTT

Question 10

a slow-progressing form of autoimmune diabetes

Answer 10

Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adults

Question 11

Three P’s

Answer 11

Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia

Question 12

a method of capillary blood glucose testing in which the patient pricks their finger and applies a drop of blood to a test strip that is read by a meter.

Answer 12

SMDG

Question 13

Insulin is delivered by dialing in a dose or pushing a button for every 1- or
2- unit increment given.

Answer 13

Insulin Pens

Question 14

deliver insulin through the skin under pressure in an extremely fine stream.

Answer 14

Jet Injectors

Question 15

involves the use of small, externally worn devices that closely mimic the
functioning of the normal pancreas.

Answer 15

Insulin Pumps

Question 16

Occurs when the blood glucose falls to less than 70 mg/dL.

Answer 16

Hypoglycemia

Question 17

glucose levels are less the 40 mg/dL.

Answer 17

Severe Hypoglycemia

Question 18

Caused by an absence or markedly inadequate amount of insulin

Answer 18

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Question 19

Result from changes in the medium to large blood vessels.

Answer 19

Macrovascular complications

Question 20

is characterized by capillary basement membrane thickening.

Answer 20

Microvascular Complications

Question 21

caused by changes in the small blood vessels in the retina

Answer 21

Diabetic Retinopathy

Question 22

kidney disease secondary to diabetic microvascular changes in the kidney.

Answer 22

Nephropathy

Question 23

a group of diseases that affect all types of nerves, including peripheral (sensorimotor), autonomic, and spinal nerves.

Answer 23

Peripheral Neuropathy

Question 24

results in a broad range of dysfunctions affecting almost every organ system of the body.

Answer 24

Autonomic Neuropathies

Question 25

Between 50% and 75% of lower extremity amputations are performed on people with diabetes.

Answer 25

Foot and Leg Problems