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Endocrine - Therapeutic Interventions Flashcards

1
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Patient education

Daily foot inspection

A

Need for the heels to toes and in between
- use a mirror or family member for assistance

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Patient education

Screening sensation

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screen monthly at home using LEAP protocol

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Patient education

Checking the feet

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  • checking shoes daily
  • wash feet daily in warm water while making sure to dry completely and apply moisturizer to feet
  • cut the toenails while asking the podiatrists or foot care specialists
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Patient education

What is recommended to wear?

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  • white cotton or synthetic, soft moisture wicking socks
  • wear properly constructed shoes (allowing 1/2 between toes and front of shoe)
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Patient education

What do we suggest to avoid?

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  • walking barefoot
  • use of hot water or heating pads on feet that can cause burns
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What is the lower extremity amputation prevention (LEAP)?

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A comprehensive program that can aide to decrease risk factors to prevent amputation in people with loss of protective sensation

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What are the components of LEAP?

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  1. Annual foot screening
  2. Patient education
  3. daily foot inspection
  4. footwear selection
  5. management of simple foot problems
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What is the primary goal to help in wound healing?

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Pressure offloading to relieve abnormal pressures that is applied to an ulcer

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What is the total contact casting?

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Molded plaster cast = helps pressure to be equally distributed to the entire LE

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What is suggested to off-load the pressure over the surface of the ulcer?

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Modified shoes and application of dressing

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When does charcot foot occur?

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With severe peripheral neuropathy and repeated trauma

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What is the sx of charcot foot?

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  • loss of protective sensation = abnormal response to repeated injury and severe destruction
  • unilateral observation = red, hot, swollen, flat and profound deformity
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Charcot Foot - Stages of Development

Stage 0

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inflammatory period
- onset of warmth, swelling, pain

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Charcot Foot - Stages of Development

Stage 1

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destruction period
- ligaments are weak
- joints sublux and/or dislocation

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Charcot Foot - Stages of Development

Stage 2

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Formation of bone callus
consolidation of fractures

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Charcot Foot - Stages of Development

Stage 3

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fixed deformity adn instability

17
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What are the benefits of exercise?

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  • improve glycemic control
  • improve body composition and weight reduction
  • decrease hyperlipidemia and HTN
  • slows down CVD development
  • reduced stress
  • improve well-being and QOL
18
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What are the considerations for exercise?

A
  • consider any comorbidities and physical changes
  • consider baseline exercise abilities and progress if needed
19
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ACSM guidelines

How is the frequency changed in different exercise types?

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aerobic
- no more than 2 days consecutive w/o activity

resistance
- preferred 3 days/wks
- min 2 non-consecutive days

flexibility and balance
- > 2-3 days/wk
- for both

20
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ACSM guidelines

How is intensity changed in different exercise types?

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Aerobic
- mod to vigorous based on subjective

resistance
- mod (50-68% of 1RM) to vigorous (70-85% of 1RM)

flexible and balance
- stretch to point of tightness or slight discomfort
- balance exercise light-mod intensity

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ACSM guidelines

How is time changed in different exercise types?

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Aerobic
- T1DM and T2DM 150 min/wk
- at mod-vigorous intensity

resistance
- 8-10 exercises @ 1-3 sets
- 10-15 reps to near fatigue per set

flexibility and balance
- static stretch holds for 10-30 sec and 2-4 reps per stretch
- balance = any duration

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ACSM guidelines

How is type changed in different exercise types?

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aerobic
- prolonged
- rhythmic activities using large muscle groups

resistance
- resistance machines and/or free weights

*flexibility and balance *
- static
- dynamic
- other stretching
- yoga

23
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Relative contraindications

What to do with blood glucose levels with 70-100 mg/dL

A

Get a snack

  • 15g carbs every hour for mild-mod intensity
  • 25-50g with mod-vigorous intensity
  • hydration
24
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Relative contraindications

What to do with blood glucose levels with 100-300 mg/dL

A

Proceed to exercise

  • strenuous activity or long-duration (>1-2hrs) needs increased carb intake
  • hydration
25
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Relative contraindications

What to do with blood glucose levels with >300 mg/dL and on oral meds

A

Trial of 10-15 min of activity then recheck blood glucose

  • if BG rises = stop
  • if BG drops = continue and check every 10-15 mins
26
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Relative contraindications

What to do with blood glucose levels with >300 mg/dL and on insulin

A

Check for ketones

  • (+) = stop activity
  • (-) = activity with close BG monitor every 10-15 min
27
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Absolute contractindications

What is the value of hypoglycemia that is a contraindication?

A

< 70 mg/dL

28
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Absolute contraindications

What is the sx of hypoglycemia?

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  • shakiness
  • dizziness
  • sweating
  • hunger
  • headache
  • pale skin
  • behavior changes
  • clumsy/jerky movements
  • seizure
  • tingling sensation around the mouth
29
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Absolute contraindications

What is the value of hyperglycemia that is a contraindication?

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over 300 mg/dL with ketones

30
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Absolute contraindications

What is the sx of hyperglycemia?

A

SOB
breath smells fruity
nausea and vomiting
very dry mouth

31
Q

What is the most common acute concern for exercise?

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hypoglycemia

32
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What is the more severe sx of hypoglycemia?

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  • headache
  • visual disturbances
  • mental dullness
  • confusion
  • amnesia
  • seizures
  • coma
33
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When do episodes occur during exercise for hypoglycemia?

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most commonly during and right after exercise but can go up to 12+ hours post exercise

people need to monitor properly to eat or medications to manage sx

34
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With people with diabetes, what do they need to be aware of?

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Hypoglycemia - during, right after or up to at least 24 hours after

35
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What is “balancing act” for diabetes and exercise?

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To balance between insulin adminstration, food intake and exercise

36
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What are the benefits of exercise for diabetes?

A

plays a central role in management of disease
- effects on glycemic control and weight loss

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