Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
What is type 1 diabetes?
A
immune system , caused by insulin deficiency following destruction , patient is insulin depndant
2
Q
What is type 2 diabetes?
A
Caused by a progressive insulin resistance , defective insulin production, the pancreas does not produce enough insulin
3
Q
What are the symptoms of diabetes?
A
polruria
blurry vision
slow healing
fatigue
4
Q
What is the management of type 1 diabetes?
A
- insulin
- diet
- exercise
- blood sugar checks
5
Q
What is the management of type 2 diabetes?
A
- diet
- exercise
- oral hypoglycaemic drugs
- insulin
- blood sugar checks
6
Q
What are the dental implications of diabetes?
A
- increased risk of periodontal risk
- reduced salivary flow
- increased caries rate
- candiosis
- infection
7
Q
What to consider when treating a diabetes patient?
A
- timing of appointments
- general anaesthesia
- consider anxious patient
- consider fatigue with care
8
Q
What guidelines to use for diabetic patients?
A
- NICE diabetes guidelines in children and young adults
9
Q
What is value to know if diabetes is controlled?
A
ideally 48mmol/mol
not below 42 mmol/mol
10
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