Diabetes

Question 1

Describe Type 1 diabetes mellitus

Answer 1

T1DM known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is a lifelong auto-immune condition were insulin is not produced by the pancreas.

Question 2

Symptoms of Type 1 diabetes mellitus

Answer 2

Mood changes
Abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting
Skin infections, thrush
Poor concentration \
Weight
Loss

Question 3

Describe Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Answer 3

Type 2 diabetes known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus arises not from a shortage of insulin, but because the occurrence of high glucose levels in blood.

Question 4

Describe Gestational Diabetes

Answer 4

Gestational diabetes, also known as diabetes in pregnancy, is when a person who is pregnant, and is not known to have diabetes, develops high blood glucose levels.

Question 5

What is Hyperglycemia

Answer 5

Hyperglycemia is an abnormally high blood glucose level.

Question 6

What factors can contribute to hyperglycaemia

Answer 6

Insufficient insulin or oral diabetes medication
Diet high in carbohydrates
Being inactive
Illness
Certain medications
Injury or surgery
Emotional stress such

Question 7

What are some Signs and symptoms of acute hyperglycemia

Answer 7

Polydipsia
Polyuria
Weight loss
Headache
Decreased energy level
Blurry vision

Question 8

What is Hypoglycemia?

Answer 8

Hypoglycemia is an abnormally low blood glucose level

Question 9

What can cause Hypoglycemia?

Answer 9

Lack of food,
An increase in physical activity,
Administration of insulin
Declining renal function
alcohol.

Question 10

What is polydipsia

Answer 10

Increased thirst

Question 11

What is polyuria

Answer 11

Increased urination