Diabetes General Info Flashcards
What is affected in the body with diabetes
Every organ in the body
What type of diabetes is characterized by absent/insufficient insulin
Type I
What type of diabetes is characterized by poor utilization of insulin
Type 2
What is the normal glucose range
70-110
Diabetes is the leading cause of (3)
Adult blindness
End-stage kidney disease
Non-traumatic amputations
Diabetes is a major contributing factor to (3)
Heart disease
Stroke
Hypertension
What are the four counter regulatory hormones
Glucagon
Epinephrine
Growth hormone
Cortisol
What do the counter regulatory hormones do
Oppose the effects of insulin & warn of low sugar
Stimulate production of glucose which is released by liver
What are the symps of hypoglycemia (6)
AMS
Difficulty speaking
Visual disturbances
Stupor
Confusion
Coma
How would you treat hypoglycemia in the community setting (5)
Administer glucose: juice, soda, bread or crackles
Check fingerstick 15 mins after giving glucose
If level is still low admin more glucose
After bs is stable eat a meal or snack with a fat or protein
Simple carb is best
How should we treat hypoglycemia in the hospital setting or if pt is not able to swallow
Iv dextrose 25 - 50 ml of D50
No iv access: 1 mg IM glucagon injection
Who is prone to hypoglycemia unawareness
Elderly
