DIABETES Mellitus 1 and 2

Question 1

Which group of people needs screening for diabetes?

Answer 1

BMI is over 25

Question 2

What should you include on a diet for patient with Diabetes Mellitus?

Answer 2

-Omega 3 fatty acid

-Fiber

Question 3

What are the 4 risk factors that can cause Diabetic Mellitus?

Answer 3

1. Central Obesity
2. Hyperlipidemia
3. Blood pressure greater than 130/85 mmHg
4. Hyperglycemia

Question 4

What 2 diseases are secondary to diabetic mellitus?

Answer 4

1. Pancreatitis
2. Cushing Syndrome

Question 5

“Pre-Diabetes” Diagnostic Criteria for DM?

Answer 5

BG 100 - 125 mg/dL

Question 6

“Fasting Plasma Glucose Level” Diagnostic Criteria for DM?

Answer 6

BG 126+ mg/dL

Question 7

“Plasma Glucose 2 hours after eating? w/ oral glucose tolerance?”

Diagnostic Criteria for DM?

Answer 7

200+ mg/dL

Question 8

“OTHER” Diagnostic Criteria for DM?

Answer 8

-Symptoms of HYPERGLYCEMIA

-“random” plasma glucose of 200+ mg/dL

-A1C of 6.5%+

Question 9

What is the expected A1C range?

Answer 9

4% to 6%

Question 10

What is an acceptable A1C range for clients with diabetes?

Answer 10

6.5% to 8%

Question 11

How does ketones accumulate?

Answer 11

When there is not enough insulin in the body, ketones accumulate in the blood due to the breakdown of fatty acids

Question 12

TRUE or FALSE: Insulin regimens are established for clients with TYPE 1 Diabetes

Question 13

What is the BG of a patient with HYPOGLYCEMIA?

Answer 13

<70

Question 14

Nutritional Guides?

Answer 14

1. Food Composition should be similar each day
2. Restrict calories and increase physical activity
3. Use artificial sweeteners
4. Only exercise when BG is between 80 - 250 mg/dL

Question 15

What are the signs and symptom of HYPOGLYCEMIA?

Answer 15

1. Cold
2. Clammy
3. Pale
4. Sweaty

HIWASH

-Headache
-Irritable
-Weakness
-Anxious
-Shaky
-Hungry

-Mental Confusion
-Palpitation
-Blurred Vission

-Seizure
-COMA