Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
Glucose levels of _____ or less require immediate action?
A
70 mg/dl
2
Q
Glucose level of ________ is considered hyperglycemia
A
250 mg/dl
3
Q
Clients with hypoglycemia should be instructed to take how much of a readily absorbable carbohydrate?
A
15-20 g
4
Q
Examples of readily absorbable carbohydrate?
A
2 or 3 glucose tablets
5 lifesavers/hard candies
1/2 cup (4 oz) juice or regular soda
1 tbsp of honey or brown sugar
5
Q
When should you retest the blood sugar after giving readily absorbable carbohydrates?
A
in 15 min
6
Q
What kind of diet are diabetic clients encouraged to follow?
A
High in fiber
Low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol
7
Q
Deficiencies in what can aggravate glucose intolerance?
A
Magnesium and potassium
8
Q
What should be avoided during pregnancy?
A
Saccharin
