Diabetes Flashcards
1
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What is diabetes commonly known as
A
Diabetes Mellitus
2
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Explain what happens when someone has diabetes
A
They can’t control their blood sugar levels. There is no response to insulin produced by the pancreas. Excess glucose is excreted in the urine. They get very thirsty
3
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Describe type 1 diabetes
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- Pancreas makes no insulin
- Insulin injections needed to control blood glucose
- Occurs usually in people under 30
4
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Describe type 2 diabetes
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- Lifestyle disease
- Result of insulin resistance
- Usually develops in people over 30
5
Q
Describe gestational diabetes
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- Pregnant women with high blood glucose levels
- Temporary condition
- Can lead to type 2 diabetes
6
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Symptoms of diabetes
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- Excessive thrist
- Fatigue and weakness
- Dehydration
- Frequent urination
- Weight loss
- Electrolyte imbalance
7
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Long-term complications of diabetes
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- Blindness
- Cardiovascular disease
- Stroke
- Renal failure
- Heart attack
- Poor circulation
- Amputation
8
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Risk factors of diabetes
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- Genetics
- Age
- Poor diets high in fat and sugar
- Alcohol abuse
- Overweight
- Lack of exercise
9
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Management of diabetes
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- Eat regular small meals
- Eat low GI foods
- Avoid sugar
- Be aware of hidden sugars
- Increase intake of soluble fibres which control blood glucose
- Fruit and vegetables
- Limit fat
- Limit salt