diabetes

Question 1

risk factors for diabetes

Answer 1

family history, lack of exercise, unhealthy eatting and overweight

Question 2

modifiable type 2 risk factors

Answer 2

Obesity
Sedentary life
Previous identified glucose intolerance (IGT and/or IGF)
Metabolic Syndrome
Dietary Factors
Intrauterine Environment
Smoking

Question 3

non-modifiable type 2 risk factors

Answer 3

Ethnicity (African-American, Alaska Native, Native American Asian American, Pacific Islander)
Family History of type 2 diabetes
Age
Gender
History of gestational diabetes
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Inflammation

Question 4

how to prevent diabetes

Answer 4

get more physical activity, plenty of fiber, go for whole grain, lose extra weight, skip fad diets and just make healthier choices

Question 5

clinical symptoms of diabetes

Answer 5

3 P’s
Polyuria
Polydipsia (excessive thirst)
Polyphagia (excessive hunger & increased appetite)

Question 6

hyperglycemia symptoms

Answer 6

Increased levels of glucose
Dehydration
Hot red flushed skin
Abdominal pain
Fruity odor on the breath
Confusion, visual disturbances
3 Ps

Question 7

what long-term problems can hyperglycemia lead to?

Answer 7

blindness, kidney diease, nerve damage, amputation, cardiovascular diseases, stroke, heart attack, and loss of limb circulation

Question 8

cormobities if diabetes is untreated

Answer 8

Hypertension
Cardiovascular disease
Cerebrovascular disease
Peripheral Artery Disease
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Nephropathy (ESRD)
Peripheral Neuropathy
Death

Question 9

microvascular complications of diabetes

Answer 9

eyes/kidneys/neuropathy (PNS)

Question 10

macrovascular complications of diabetes

Answer 10

brain/heaart/extremities

Question 11

Leading cause of blindness in adults ages 18-74
Usually occurs after people have been battling diabetes for a number of years
Ruptured blood vessels cloud visual field

Answer 11

diabetic retinopathy

Question 12

Altered sensation of the extremities leading to pain often being described as 
Burning
Stabbing
Tingling
Can impede motor function

Answer 12

peripheral neuropathy

Question 13

Often caused by constant wear and tear on specific weight-bearing areas of the foot
Decreased circulation and sensation make healing more difficult
Infection is common and amputation is likely, if healing does not occur

Answer 13

diabetic foot ulcers