Diabetes

Question 1

Type 1 Diabetes is characterized by:

Answer 1

an insulin deficiency

• pancreas does not produce enough insulin

Question 2

Type 2 Diabetes is characterized by:

Answer 2

an insulin resistance.

• the cells don’t use insulin properly. The insulin cannot transfer the glucose into the cell (cannot unlock the cell door).

Question 3

Type 2 diabetes is more common in people who: (6)

Answer 3

• are overweight
• are 45 years of age or older
• have a family history of type 2 diabetes
• are African American, Native American, Hispanic American or Pacific Islander
• abnormal cholesterol levels
• high blood pressure

Question 4

What is the blood glucose level of someone with diabetes?

Answer 4

126 mg/dl or greater

Question 5

What is the pre-meal or fasting blood glucose target for adults?

Answer 5

80 - 120 mg/dl

Question 6

What is the 2 hour post-meal blood glucose target for adults?

Answer 6

80 - 140 mg/dl

Question 7

What are symptoms of Hypoglycemia? (7)

Answer 7

• headache
• impaired vision
• sweating
• dizziness
• fast heartbeat
• shaking
• anxiety

Question 8

What is hypoglycaemia?

Answer 8

abnormally low blood glucose level

Question 9

When hemoglobin picks up glucose from your blood stream, the hemoglobin becomes ___________.

Answer 9

Glycosylated

Question 10

What is HbA1c?

Answer 10

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

Question 11

What is hyperglycaemia?

Answer 11

abnormally high blood glucose level

Question 12

What are the long-term complications of Hyperglycemia? (7)

Answer 12

• Cardiovascular disease
• Stroke
• Heart attack
• Loss of circulation in arms and legs
• Blindness
• Kidney disease
• Nerve damage

Question 13

Nearly all adults with diabetes have one or more cholesterol problems including:

Answer 13

• high triglycerides
• Low HDL
• High LDL