Diabetes Flashcards

1
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What is diabetes commonly known as

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Diabetes Mellitus

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Explain what happens when someone has diabetes

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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

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Describe type 1 diabetes

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  1. Pancreas makes no insulin
  2. Insulin injections needed to control blood glucose
  3. Occurs usually in people under 30
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4
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Describe type 2 diabetes

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  1. Lifestyle disease
  2. Result of insulin resistance
  3. Usually develops in people over 30
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5
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Describe gestational diabetes

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  1. Pregnant women with high blood glucose levels
  2. Temporary condition
  3. Can lead to type 2 diabetes
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Symptoms of diabetes

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  1. Excessive thrist
  2. Fatigue and weakness
  3. Dehydration
  4. Frequent urination
  5. Weight loss
  6. Electrolyte imbalance
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Long-term complications of diabetes

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  1. Blindness
  2. Cardiovascular disease
  3. Stroke
  4. Renal failure
  5. Heart attack
  6. Poor circulation
  7. Amputation
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Risk factors of diabetes

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  1. Genetics
  2. Age
  3. Poor diets high in fat and sugar
  4. Alcohol abuse
  5. Overweight
  6. Lack of exercise
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Management of diabetes

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  1. Eat regular small meals
  2. Eat low GI foods
  3. Avoid sugar
  4. Be aware of hidden sugars
  5. Increase intake of soluble fibres which control blood glucose
  6. Fruit and vegetables
  7. Limit fat
  8. Limit salt
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