Diabetes Mellitus Flashcards
1
Q
Type I
A
insulin not being produced
-genetic factors
-weakness, fatigue, weight loss, thirst, frequent urination
2
Q
Type II
A
produces insulin but receptors on cells are not sensitive to insulin
-due to diet and exercise, common in old age
-overweight, weakness, fatigue, thirst, frequent urination, asymptomatic
3
Q
Hypoglycemic
A
0-50 fasting glucose
4
Q
Normal
A
50-100 fasting glucose
5
Q
Impaired
A
100-125 fasting glucose
6
Q
≥126 fasting glucose
A
a PROVISIONAL diagnosis of diabetes mellitus can be made
7
Q
To confirm diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
A
-repeat test fasting glucose ≥126
or
-physical symptoms of diabetes and glucose ≥126
or
-plasma glucose ≥200 at 2 hour mark of oral glucose tolerance test
