Diabetes

Question 1

what is LADA

Answer 1

autoimmune diabetes. the body attacks the beta cells in the pancrease

Question 2

What is type 1 diabetes?

Answer 2

Insulin dependant. The beta cells are destroyed in the pancreas, usually diagnosed in children.

Question 3

what is type 2 diabetes?

Answer 3

non-insulin-dependent. usually in adults with obesity and hypertension. The body is prohibited from making insulin.

Question 4

what does the endocrine gland do?

Answer 4

produces hormones

Question 5

what does the exocrine gland do?

Answer 5

releases bicarbonate sodium that neutralizes acid in the stomach.

Question 6

what is hypoglycemia

Answer 6

when the body sugar is lower than 60. It can cause nausea, headaches, paleness, confusion, fatigue, anxiety, and shakiness

Question 7

what is hyperglycemia?

Answer 7

too much sugar in the body. It can cause fatigue, irritation, frequent urination, dry mouth, itchiness, and fruity breath

Question 8

what is the purpose of insulin?

Answer 8

breaks down glucose, protein, and fat for energy

Question 9

what is glucagon?

Answer 9

glucose to elevate severe hypoglycemia

Question 10

what is lispro/aspart?

Answer 10

short-acting insulin, 30 min onset 2-3 hour peak

Question 11

what is Novolin R and Humilin R?

Answer 11

regular insulin, 3 mon onset and 2-3 hour peak, add 50 from 151

Question 12

what is Novolin N and humulin N

Answer 12

NPH, intermediate-acting. The onset of 1-1.5 hrs and peak 4-12 hrs

Question 13

what is Glargine and Detemir?

Answer 13

long-acting insulin. onset 3-6 hr and No peak. never mixed and given as basal.

Question 14

Metformin

Answer 14

last solution for type 2 diabetics. Very hard on the kidneys and liver and should never be taken with contrast.