Diabetes

Question 1

glycemic control target for individuals with diabetes

Answer 1

<7%
70-180 mg/dL

Question 2

considerations that impact diabetes management

Answer 2

sleep habits, exercise, living situation, cognition, medications, cost, technology

Question 3

general recommendations for carb counting (adults)

Answer 3

45-60 grams per meal
200 grams per day

Question 4

how many grams of carbs in 1 serving?

Answer 4

15

Question 5

types of carb counting

Answer 5

consistent carb intake (limit/budget per meal)
insulin:carb ratio
low carb diet

Question 6

what counts towards carbohydrate “budget”?

Answer 6

starches, fruits and juices, milk and yogurt, “concentrated sweets”, non-starchy vegetables**

Question 7

where can you inject insulin?

Answer 7

back of the arm
lower back
buttocks
thighs
**must rotate the location of insulin administration

Question 8

two types of insulin administration

Answer 8

pen
needle

Question 9

how does insulin work?

Answer 9

replaces the body’s natural insulin to help tissues in the body absorb and use glucose

Question 10

how to take insulin

Answer 10

inject under the skin
must rotate the site of injection for each dose

Question 11

possible adverse effects of insulin administration

Answer 11

hypoglycemia
weight gain
lipohypertrophy

Question 12

why monitor blood glucose?

Answer 12

help understand baseline glucose trends, effects of lifestyle changes, and medication efficacy

glucose testing can also help with reducing risk and problem solving

Question 13

when to monitor blood glucose?

Answer 13

depends on medications, diet, exercise regimen, level of control, and risks of hyper/hypo-glycemia

Question 14

what is a cgm?

Answer 14

a continuous glucose monitoring system

inserted under the skin

records and sends readings to a receiver, smart phone, or insulin pump

helps identify trends