Diabetes Packet Flashcards
Type 1 diabetes
Juvenile diabetes; pancreas does not make insulin
Causes for Type 1 diabetes
Genes
Virus infection
Type 2 diabetes
A person’s body makes insulin but doesn’t properly respond to it. Occurs later in life
Causes for Type 2 diabetes
Genes
Obesity
Some medication
Symptoms of Type 1 diabetes
The three Ps
Losing weight
Why are the “three Ps”
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Polyphasia
Symptoms of Type 2 diabetes
Hyperglycemia
The three Ps
Fatigue
Management of Type 1
Insulin pumps, needles, and pills
Management of Type 2
Diet and exercise
Insulin needles/pills
Check levels regularly
Hyperglycemia
High blood sugar
Hypoglycemia
Low blood sugar
Polyuria
Frequent urination
Polydipsia
Frequent thirst
Polyphasia
Frequent hunger
Glucometer
Gluc-ahm-mitr
Machine to check blood sugar