Duabetes Flashcards
1
Q
Signs of hypoglycemia
A
Fast onset Shaky Tachycardia Sweating Dizzy Anxious Hungry Blurred vision Weakness or fatigue Headache Irritable
2
Q
Delayed hypoglycemia
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Risk from instead exercise with Diabetes Type 1
Exercise utilizes glucose. Delay may be hours. Don’t exercise before bed
3
Q
Ketoacidosis
A
Especially with type 1 and gestational
Hyperglycemia related to stress –>release of more glucose to deal with the stress of it all –> breakdown of fatty acids creates ketones which build up.
4
Q
Ketoacidosis Sx
A
Abdominal pain Nausea Sweet breath Deep breathing Vomiting Muscle pain, heaviness
5
Q
Signs of hyperglycemia
A
Gradual onset Thirst Polyuria Dry skin Hunger Blurred vision Drowsy Slow healing wounds
