Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

Question 1

Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

Answer 1

the glucose or sugar content in the blood is too high

Question 2

Type I

Answer 2

patient has an insulin insufficiency due to the pancreas being unable to produce insulin; an autoimmune issue; only affect 5% of patients; Insulin Dependent DM (IDDM)

Question 3

Type II

Answer 3

patient has an insulin resistance due to consistently high glucose levels; can be IDDM or NIDDM

Question 4

Pancreas

Answer 4

the pancreas makes insulin which moves glucose into the cells

Question 5

Symptoms

Answer 5

usually asymptomatic until chronic; frequent thirst, frequent urination, poor healing, blurred vision, and neuropathy

Question 6

Diagnosis

Answer 6

measuring blood glucose levels before patient eats for the day

Question 7

Treatment

Answer 7

for type I it is insulin injection via needle or pen or use of an insulin pump; for type II it is lifestyle changes (losing weight, exercise, and maintaining low carb and low sugar diet), oral medication, and insulin shot