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Diabetes Flashcards

1
Q

Theory

What is diabetes?

A

Body can’t regulate sugar

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Theory

Two types of diabetes emergencies?

A

Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia

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Theory

What do you do regardless of type of diabetes emergency?

A

Test their blood sugar

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Theory

What is insulin?

A

Hormone, causes sugar to leave blood and enter cells

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Theory

What do you do if you can’t test their blood sugar?

A

Rule of 15: critical for hypoglycemia, not that dangerous if hyperglycemia.

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Hypoglycemia

What causes hypoglycemia?

A

Body using lots of sugar or not supplying enough sugar

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Hypoglycemia

Examples of activities that lead to hypoglycemia?

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Took too much insulin, haven’t eaten in a while, over-exercised

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8
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Hypoglycemia

How fast does hypoglycemia progress?

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Usually quick onset (within an hour)

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9
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Hypoglycemia

3 symptoms of hypoglycemia?

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Poor coordination, clammy/moist skin, confusion

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10
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Hypoglycemia

How do you help?

A

Test their blood sugar, Rule of 15

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Hypoglycemia

What do you do if they become unresponsive?

A

Call 911. Put on side in case they vomit.

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12
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Hypoglycemia

What don’t you do for hypoglycemia?

A

Don’t give food! It can slow absorption of sugars in stomach.

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13
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Hypoglycemia

Give insulin?

A

No. You can’t administer drugs, you’re not a doctor.

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14
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Hypoglycemia

Call 911?

A

Maybe not. Rule of 15 and get blood sugar back up to normal.

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15
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Hypoglycemia

Is there any time when you should call 911 for hypoglycemia?

A

YES - if they are not fully awake and alert.

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16
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Hyperglycemia

What causes hyperglycemia (4)?

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Wrong meds, bad diet, no exercise, stress

17
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Hyperglycemia

Is hyperglycemia life-threatening?

A

YES

18
Q

Hyperglycemia

Why is hyperglycemia life-threatening?

A

NOt enough insulin, sugar just circulating in blood, unusable by cells.

19
Q

Hyperglycemia

How fast does hyperglycemia progress?

A

Slow (hours to days)

20
Q

Hyperglycemia

4 symptoms of hyperglycemia?

A

Drowsy, thirsty, warm/red skin, fruity breath.

21
Q

Hyperglycemia

How do you help?

A

Test their blood sugar. Frequent, small sips of water.

22
Q

Hyperglycemia

Call 911?

A

Yes. This is life-threatening.

23
Q

Hyperglycemia

Give insulin?

A

No. You can’t administer drugs, you’re not a doctor.

24
Q

Rule of 15

What is the Rule of 15?

A

Give 15g sugar, wait 15 min, give 15g sugar (if still low).

25
Q

Rule of 15

How much table sugar is 15g?

A

3-5 teaspoons

26
Q

Rule of 15

How much orange juice to get 15g sugar?

A

Around 7oz

27
Q

Rule of 15

What if you only have soft drinks?

A

One regular can (not diet!)

28
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Rule of 15

Why do you have to wait 15 minutes?

A

Takes that long to reach the blood stream and circulate.

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