Diabetes Flashcards
what is diabetes
- A disease in which your body either can’t produce
insulin or can’t properly use the insulin it produces. - Insulin’s role is to regulate the amount of glucose
(sugar) in the blood. - Blood sugar must be carefully regulated to ensure
that the body functions properly.
causes of diabetes
The cause of diabetes depends on
your genes, family history, ethnic
background, and other factors such
as the environment and your health.
It also depends on the type of
diabetes you have
what is type 1 diabetes
-Pancreas is not producing insulin.
-always requires insulin.
-Type 1 diabetes is called an
autoimmune disease, because the
body’s system for fighting infection,
your immune system, attacks and
destroys the cells in your pancreas
that make insulin. As a result, the
body is left without insulin
what is type 2 diabetes
- is much more common than type 1
diabetes.
*the result of not enough insulin being
made in the pancreas, and insulin
resistance when the body isn’t able to use
the insulin it makes. When this happens,
glucose (sugar) in your blood is not able to
enter the cells where it should get used for
energy.
signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemia ( below 3mmol)
-sweating
-hunger
-lack of coordination
-sleepiness
-irritablity
-pallor
-rapid heartbeat
signs and symptoms of hyerglycemia (too much sugar)
-dry mouth
-increased thirst
-weakness
-headache
-blurred vision
-frequent urination
-fruity smelling breath
what is Diabetic
ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
happens when your blood sugar is
higher than normal and your
insulin level is lower than normal.
* This imbalance in the body
causes a build-up of ketones
signs and symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis
Fast, deep breathing.
Dry skin and mouth.
Flushed face.
Fruity-smelling breath.
Headache.
Muscle stiffness or aches.
Being very tired.
type 2 complications
-Kidney disease
-Eye damage
-Heart disease and stroke
-High blood pressure
-Mental health issues
-Nerve damage
