Diabetes Mellitus Flashcards
DM Def
Metabolic disease characterised by chronic hyperglycemia
Pre diabetes
5.7 to 6.4 HbA1c percentage
100-125mg/dl fasting glucose
140-199 tolerance test
Types of DM
Type 1
Type 2
Gestational
Speacial
Type 1
Pancreas produce little to no insulin
Rarely diagnose in adults
Type 2
Inability to use insulin
Advance age
Family history
Genetics
Obese
Smoking
Depression and stress
Symptoms of type2
Excessive thirsty
Constant urination
Fatigue
Delay wound healing
Low vision
Therapy
Education
Psychosocial support
Pharmacological treatment
Lifestyle changes
Exercises that can rise blood sugar
Very high intensity
Competitive sports
Anaerobics
Exercise program
Frequency = 3to 4 days a week
Duration/time= 30_45 minutes
Intensity= 50-69/70%
Type Aerobic
stretching,relaxation,balance,cardiovascular, strengthening
Attention to
Late evening exercises
Drugs trigger hypoglycemia
Hot weather
On extremity where insulin applied
Eating time