Diabetes Mellitus Flashcards
1
Q
Type 1
A
Childhood
Pancreas produces NO insulin (insulin dependent)
2
Q
Type 2
A
Secondary to unhealthy life
Body resistant and insulin (insulin resistant)
3
Q
DM symptoms for 1 & 2
A
Polyphagia (extreme hunger), weight loss, polyuria (lots of urine), polydipsia (extreme thirst), blurred vision, dehydration
Ketoacidosis = 1, but not for type 2
4
Q
Dx for DM, fasting blood glucose
A
> 126 mg/dL
5
Q
Dx for DM, random blood glucose
A
> 200 mg/dL
6
Q
Dx for DM, HbA1C
A
4-6%
10% =immediate insulin therapy
7
Q
Hypoglycemia = glucose < 70
A
Cold and clammy, give candy
Dizzy, faint, tachycardia, loss of conscious
8
Q
Hyperglycemia = glucose > 300
A
Hot and dry, sugar high
Fruity odor, dry, thirsty, coma
9
Q
Tips for DM
A
Exercise in morn
Good footwear
Carbs before exercise, sugar during if needed
RPE 11-14
