Diabetes Mellitus

Question 1

S&S and Interventions

Hyperglycemia

Answer 1

S&S: polyuria, excessive thirst, weight loss, blurred vision, feeling tired
Interventions: Diet, Physical activity, Metformin, Glyburide, Glipizide

Question 2

S&S and Interventions

Hypoglycemia

Answer 2

S&S trembling, cool clammy skin, dizziness, headache, confusion, hunger, irritable
Interventions: PO glucose if able to tolerate, IV dextrose if confused

Question 3

How many carbs in one serving for DM?

Answer 3

1 serving = 15g

Question 4

Exercise guidelines for T2DM

Answer 4

• exercise when glucose is 100-200 mg/dL (30-60 minutes after meal)
  Avoid exercise when glucose > 250 mg/dL and ketones are present in urine