Diabetes, Hyperglycemia, & Hypoglycemia Flashcards
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Complications from DM:
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Increase HR Increase in BP Increase in kidney disease Increase in blindness Increase amputation Increase CVAs Increase in atherosclerosis Increase PVD
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Factors to get DM:
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Heredity
Diet
Exercise
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What is type 1 DM?
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Common in juveniles
Insulin dependent
IDDM
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What is type 2 DM?
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Middle aged-elderly people
Insulin resistant
NIDDM
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S/S in type 1 DM:
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Acute: ^thirst ^hunger ^urinating Tired/fatigue
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S/S in type 2 DM:
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Slow process: Over 40 years old Obesity Skin infections that won't heal ^ in UTIs
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S/S for hypoglycemia:
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Shaking/weakness/fatigue Increase HR Sweating Anxious Dizzy Hunger Impaired vision Headache Irritable
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What the CNA should do for people c hypoglycemia:
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Increase fluids (orange juice and milk!!) Test blood sugar (if below 60 get doc) Within 30 minutes they need to eat more
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S/S of hyperglycemia:
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Extreme thirst Frequent urination Dry skin Hunger Blurred vision Drowsiness Nausea
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What CNA should do for hyperglycemic patients:
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Test blood sugar
If over 250 get doc
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What is the regular blood sugar?
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60-120 mg/dL
