Diabetes Flashcards
Type I Diabetes
No Insulin Production.
Caused by an Auto Immune Response
Cells break down protein, which causes Ketones= Acidosis.
Type II Diabetes
Pancreas does not produce enough insulin or produces insulin that does that work properly.
What is the Onset of Type I Diabetes?
Abruptly.
What are the signs and symptoms of Diabetes?
Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia.
What is the Onset of Type II Diabetes?
Gradually.
What is the treatment for Type I Diabetes?
Insulin injections.
What is the treatment for Type II Diabetes?
Diet & Exercise, Oral hypoglycemia agents such as metformin, insulin.
The complication of Type I Diabetes is called?
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
The complication of Type II Diabetes is called?
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
Not enough insulin is produced which leads to a very high glucose level. Cells break down protein & fat into energy which can lead to Ketones build-up which is acidosis.
What is Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State?
No acidosis is present, just high amounts of glucose in the blood.
What is the treatment for Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
IV Insulin, Fluid replacement, Correction of electrolyte imbalances.
What is the treatment for Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State?
Fluid replacement, Insulin administration, correction of electrolyte imbalances.
What is the normal range for Glucose?
70-110 mg/dL
What are the symptoms of Hyperglycemia? (<200 mg/dL)
Polyuria
* Polydipsia
* Polyphagia
* Hot & dry skin
* Dry mouth (dehydration)
* Fruity breath
* Deep, rapid breaths (air hunger)
* Numbness & tingling
* Slow wound healing
* Vision changes
What are the symptoms of Hypoglycemia? (>60 mg/dL)
Cool & clammy skin
* Diaphoresis
* Palpitations
* Fatigue & weakness
* Confusion
* Headache
* Shakiness
* Inability to arouse from sleep