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glucose intolerance: 2 types

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  1. no or little production of insulin

2. tissue insensitivity to insulin

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insulin: definition

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hormone secreted by beta cells in pancreas

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insulin controls blood glucose by regulating: 3

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  1. production of glucose
  2. use of glucose
  3. storage of glucose
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high blood glucose level: 4 steps

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  1. glucose enters body tissues/cells
  2. excess glucose stored in liver as glycogen
  3. beta cells in pancreas stimulated to release insulin into the blood
  4. blood glucose level declines to a set point, stimulus for insulin release diminished
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low blood glucose level: steps

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  1. alpha cells in pancreas stimulated to release glucagon into the blood
  2. liver breaks down glycogen and releases glucose into blood
  3. blood glucose level rises to a set point and stimulus for glucagon release diminished
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type 1 diabetes: definition

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destruction of beta cells mean deficiency of insulin secretion

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type 1 diabetes: causes

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genetic and autoimmune

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type 1 diabetes: insulin production

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pancreas produces no insulin

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type 1 diabetes: patient profile

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young and thin

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10
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type 1 diabetes: prone to

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ketosis

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insulin primary role

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help glucose enter body cells for energy source

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ketones: definition

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acidic byproduct of breakdown of fats in blood

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diabetic ketoacidosis: steps

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  1. hyperglycemic
  2. insulin not sufficiently produced to offset high blood glucose
  3. body uses stored fat for energy b/c can’t use glucose b/c glucose can’t enter cells w/o insulin
  4. ketones result of fat breakdown
  5. diabetic ketoacidosis is untreated ketones
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diabetic ketoacidosis timing

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quickly even within 24 hours

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15
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ketoacidosis diagnostics: 2

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ketones in urine test

hyperglycemia

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ketoacidosis: signs and symptoms: 2

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  1. fruity breath

2. abdominal pain

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type 1 diabetes: 3 “Ps” signs and symptoms

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Polyuria - excessive urination
Polydipsia - thirst
Polyphagia - hunger

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type 2 diabetes: signs and symptoms

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3 Ps plus

  1. hand tingling/numbness
  2. slow healing wounds
  3. recurrent infections
19
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type 2 diabetes: ketosis?

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no

20
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type 2 diabetes: greatest risk factor

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obesity

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type 2 diabetes: 3 causes

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  1. low beta cell count
  2. insufficient insulin production to offset high blood glucose level
  3. tissue insensitivity to insulin
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type 2 diabetes and insulin production

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insulin is produced by either not enough to handle high blood sugar or tissue/muscle resisting glucose b/c obesity

23
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diabetes during pregnancy called

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gestational, usually resolves after birth

24
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a cluster of conditions that occur together that increase chances of CVA, type 2 diabetes

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metabolic syndrome

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metabolic syndrome signs and symptoms: 5

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  1. increased BP
  2. increased waist circumference
  3. higher triglycerides
  4. lower HDL
  5. elevated fasting plasma glucose
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diabetes diagnostic testing

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fasting/8 hrs glucose > 126
random blood glucose > 200
A1C > 6.5

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prediabetes blood glucose level

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100-125

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A1C aka

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glycated hemoglobin, ave of glucose over 3 months

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sugar in urine is called

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glycosuria

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glycosuria requires

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immediate blood glucose test

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A1C over 6.5 indicates

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diabetic condition over past 3 months

32
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oral glucose tolerance test given to

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pregnant women for gestational diabetes

33
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normal fasting blood glucose level

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under 99

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protein in urine/proteinuria can be from

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kidneys not retaining protein in blood, urinate out, diabetic nephropathy

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diabetic retinopathy signs and symptoms

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floaters, sudden vision changes or loss of vision

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diabetic nephropathy signs and symptoms

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HTN, hypoglycemia

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diabetic neuropathy is

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disruption in blood supply or damage to nerves

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diabetic neuropathy commonly affects

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nerves in legs and feet

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diabetic neuropathy signs and symptoms: 4

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  1. paresthesia - tingling, prickling, numb sensation
  2. unable to sense temperature changes
  3. burning sensation
  4. loss of balance/coordination
40
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high blood sugar affect on capillaries

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elevated glucose damages nerves, weakens wall of blood vessels that supply nutrients and oxygen

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peripheral diabetic neuropathy meds

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nonopioid analgesics

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