Diabetes Flashcards

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Define ketoacidosis

A

consistent high blood sugars as there is a severe lack of insulin, resulting in the body not being able to use glucose. Other body tissues are broken down for energy, leaving a by product called ketones

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When does gestational diabetes diagnose

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24-28 weeks

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3
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How can a woman be tested for gestational diabetes?

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fasting plasma glucose, plasma glucose and HBA1C.

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4
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Name the risk factors associated with gestational diabetes

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BMI over 30, ethnicty, previous baby over 4.5kg, previous GDM or previous unexplained stillbirth

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5
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What results would demonstrate a positive GTT

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fasting= over or equal to 5.6mmol/l

after eating= over or equal to 7.5mmol/l

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Describe how gestational diabetes is caused

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The placenta produces hormones, which affect the ability f insulin to allow glucose into cells for use of energy, therefore glucose levels build up in the bloodstream, and cause hyperglycemia (high blood sugars).

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What are the risks of gestational diabetes on pregnancy and baby?

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still birth, macrosomia, premature birth, c section, baby may suffer hypoglycaemia, jaundice

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