ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Diabetic Vascular problems

Question 1

they have 2 things attacking their vessels.

Answer 1

sugar and fat

Question 2

diabetic retinopathy leads to___

nephropathy leads to____

Answer 2

• blindness

- kidney damage

Question 3

neuropathy is experienced because sugar___

Answer 3

kills nerves

• sexual problem- impotence/ deceased sensation
• foot and leg problems (pain, paresthesia, numbess)
• neurogenic bladder
• gastroparesis

Question 4

Diabetic foot care:

• cut toe nails how?
• wear shoes all the time?what kind of shoes?
• do they need to soak their feet for long periods of time?
• do they have to dry well between the toes?
• inspect their feet when? how?
• can they use hard chemicals on the feet?

Answer 4

• straight accross
• yes
• closed well fitting shoes
• no
• yes; decrease bacteria count
• everyday; use a mirror or a good friend
• no

Question 5

What happens with neurogenic bladder?

Answer 5

the bladder doesn’t empty properly; may be spontaneous or not empty at all.

Question 6

What happens in gastroparesis?

Answer 6

stomach emptying is delayed, so there is an increased risk for aspiration.