Diabetes LP 1

Question 1

what type of diabetes is “honey tasting”?

Answer 1

diabetes mellitus

Question 2

what is the definition of diabetes mellitus?

Answer 2

disorder of carbohydrates, proteins and fat metabolism resulting in an imbalance between insulin available and needed

Question 3

what are some late complications of diabetes?

Answer 3

renal failure, blindness, amputations, sometimes death in more severe cases

Question 4

what hormone is produced by the pancreas?

Answer 4

insulin

Question 5

where is glucose stored too?

Answer 5

pancreas and stored as glycogen

Question 6

what can cause diabetes mellitus?

Answer 6

• insulin deficiency / impaired production
• defective insulin receptors
• genetic predisposition
• environmental factors

Question 7

which type of diabetes is known as ‘juvenile diabetes’?

Answer 7

type 1

Question 8

which type of diabetes is insulin dependent?

Answer 8

type 1

Question 9

what type of diabetes is it common to have ketosis?
what effected does ketosis have?

Answer 9

type 1
breath can smell like acetone or alcohol

Question 10

what are common symptoms of type 1 diabetes?

Answer 10

polyuria
polydipsia
polyphasic
glycosuria / ketonuria
difficultly stabilizing
sweet breath
weight loss

Question 11

what is another name for type 2 diabetes?

Answer 11

maturity onset diabetes

Question 12

why don’t type 2 diabetes develop ketosis?

Answer 12

they produce enough insulin to prevent the abnormal breakdown fat to prevent ketosis to develop

Question 13

what is a factor that causes an individual to be at high risk of type 2 diabetes?

Answer 13

upper body obesity

Question 14

how would you treat diabetes type 2?

Answer 14

diet and exercise
20-30% require insulin

Question 15

what are some symptoms of type 2 diabetes?

Answer 15

infections
slow wound healing
numbness and tingling
blurred vision
fairly easy to stablize and control

Question 16

what type would you avoid diaphramaic breathing?

Answer 16

type 1

Question 17

what is secondary diabetes?

Answer 17

diabetes resulting in underlying pathologies
(drug induced, hormonal, pancreatic disease, etc)

Question 18

what does insulin do for the body?

Answer 18

aids in the uptake and storage of glucose in the liver, skeletal muscle and fat cells.
(works as the gate to storage in the body cells)

Question 19

what happens when you lack insulin?

Answer 19

accumulation of glucose in the blood causing blood sugar levels to elevate.

Question 20

how does ketosis develop?

Answer 20

insulin inhibits the breakdown of fat. when absence, fatty acids are released from fat cells which then releases ketones.

Question 21

what does increased blood glucose lead too?

Answer 21

hyperglycaemia

Question 22

what is glucosuira?

Answer 22

high amounts of glucose in urine

Question 23

what is polyuria?

Answer 23

excessive urination

Question 24

what is polydipsia?

Answer 24

excessive loss of fluids leading to increased thirst

Question 25

what effects would improper fat metabolism have on the body?

Answer 25

ketosis / ketonemia ketones in urine weight loss protein used as fuel source / energy muscle wasting increased appetite

Question 26

what is peripheral neuropathies?

Answer 26

parasthesia in the legs and feet, muscle weakness, foot drop, carpal tunnel syndrome or any other compression syndromes

Question 27

what is vasomotor reflex defects?

Answer 27

leas to dizziness and syncope (fainting) when moving from supine to standing

Question 28

describe what impaired innervation to the bladder can lead to

Answer 28

lead to urinary stasis and the development of bladder infections and renal complications

Question 29

describe nephropathies

Answer 29

an increase susceptibility to pylonephritis and papillary or glomerulo sclerosis

Question 30

describe retinopathies

Answer 30

increased vision problems (blindness is common with diabetes)

Question 31

what kind of contracture is common with diabetes later on?

Answer 31

dupuytrens contacture

Question 32

how do you care for diabetic foot ulcers?

Answer 32

keep it warm, dry, and clean

Question 33

what areas are commonly damage for ulceration?

Answer 33

back of heal, great toe, and plantar metatarsal

Question 34

what should you look for when check diabetic feet?

Answer 34

blisters, open sores, or infections

Question 35

what is reflex sympathetic dystrophy?

Answer 35

pain, hyperaesthesia, tenderness, etc

Question 36

what is gestational diabetes?

Answer 36

glucose intolerance during pregnancy

Question 37

how long after delivery can new mothers develop diabetes?

Answer 37

5-10 years

Question 38

what are some questions you can ask a diabetic client?

Answer 38

what symptoms have you been experiencing (three polys)? where are their injection sites? when did they last take their insulin? is there any signs of foot ulcerations?

Question 39

what kind of test can we offer diabetic clients?

Answer 39

muscle strength testing or nerve damage or compression testing

Question 40

when should diabetics book massage appointments?

Answer 40

right after insulin injections to prevent destabilizing

Question 41

what is a diabetic coma?

Answer 41

too much glucose relative to insulin. slow process and easier to catch

Question 42

what is a diabetic shock?

Answer 42

too much insulin relative to glucose. much faster process and harder to catch

Question 43

what are the signs and symptoms of diabetic shock / coma?

Answer 43

slurred speech delusional cold sweats going towards unconsciousness

Question 44

should you give someone sugar or insulin when experiencing coma / shock symptoms?

Answer 44

sugar never insulin

Question 45

what kind of pressure should you treat diabetic client with?

Answer 45

light pressure due to fragile skin

Question 46

what natural remedy should be avoided with diabetics?

Answer 46

euclypits

Question 47

what herb lowers blood sugar levels?

Answer 47

euceucalyputs

Question 48

what is diabetes insidious?

Answer 48

bland tasting vasopressin hormone availability or function rare

Question 49

what is neurogenic diabetes insipidus?

Answer 49

deficiency in the synthesis or release of ADH from pituitary gland

Question 50

What are the CIS for diabetics?

Answer 50

No deep No treating injection sites Modify hydro