diabetes

Question 1

Type 1 diabetes

Answer 1

when there is no insulin production by the pancreas due to descruction of the beta cells

Question 2

type 2 diabetes

Answer 2

insulin resistance increases and insulin production decreases

Question 3

Gestational diabetes

Answer 3

onset or diagnosis with diabetes during pregnancy

Question 4

hyperglycemia

Answer 4

too much glucose in the blood and not enough in the cells

too much glucose in blood= causes problems in the kidneys, affects blood vessels and nerves

not enough going into cells = disrupts the balance of cellular metabolism and cellular respiration

Question 5

risk factors of diabetes

Answer 5

obesity
family history
gestational
lifestyle factors
older age
smoking

Question 6

signs and symptoms

Answer 6

excessive urination
increased thirst
increased hunger
weight loss
fatigue
prolonged wound healing

Question 7

significant complications

Answer 7

retinopathies
neuropathies
ketaocidosis
macrovascular disease

Question 8

diagnosis

Answer 8

HBA1C: glycated hemoglobin

looks at how much glucose has accumulated on RBCs, over time

Question 9

management options

Answer 9

Type 1:
insulin (injection)
regular glucose monitoring
diet and exercising

type 2 and gestational:
life style changes
oral hyperglycemic
insulin.