Exam 2 Flashcards
What is DM1
an autoimmune disorder that destroys the insulin producing beta cells in the pancreas
What two processes increase in DM1
- gluconeogenesis
2. Beta oxidation
3 potential symptoms of DM1
- polydipsia (thirst)
- weight loss
- DKA/Coma/Death
What is DM2
decreased sensitivity to insulin
pancreas may or may not make the normal amount of insulin
What are 4 risk factors for developing DM2
- obesity
- poor diet
- family hx/genetics
- inactivity
DM2 comprises what percent of all diabetic cases
95%
What controls pancreatic hormonal secretions
liver
What are the BG levels that signify NORMAL, PRE-DIABETIC, and DIABETIC during an 8 hour fasting glucose test
70-100 mg/dL —> NORMAL
100-124 mg/dL —-> PRE-DIABETIC
125+ mg/dL —-> DIABETIC
What are the BG levels that signify NORMAL, PRE-DIABETIC, and DIABETIC during an oral glucose test
70-140 mg/dL —> NORMAL
140-200 mg/dL —-> PRE-DIABETIC
>200 mg/dL —-> DIABETIC
What is the number one cause of adult blindness
DM2
Diabetes is responsible for what percent of non traumatic lower extremity amputations and what are the two possible reasons for this
60%
- excess glucose damages nerves causing neuropathy which can lead to numbness/tingling/pain
- excess glucose damages the ability of cells to heal leading to the inability of wounds to heal. Wounds easily can become infected leading to further complications.
Pre-diabetes
early stages on insulin resistance
Which leads to greater increased risk of other chronic conditions DM1 or DM2
DM2
Gestational diabetes
increased blood sugar during fetal development
Glycemic index
a value that provides insight into how quickly a food will raise the blood glucose level
resistance starches
starches that are not broken down by digestive enzymes and are not absorbed in the SI. Have low glycemic index for this reason.
Why do foods high in fructose have a low glycemic index
fructose needs to be converted to glucose and that takes time.
How many calories are in 1 gram of carbs
4 Calories
3 monosaccarides
- glucose
- galactose
- fructose
3 disaccharides are their composition
- Maltose —-> glucose + glucose
- Sucrose —> glucose + fructose
- Lactose —-> glucose + galactose
3 complex carbohydrates and what humans do with them
- Starch —> digestable by humans
- Fiber —-> undigestable by humans
- Glycogen —> glucose storage
2 examples of starch
- amylose
2. amylopectin
2 examples of fiber
- cellulose
2. hemicellulose
Endosperm
Contains starch and protein - inner part of the grain and what is left over after the refining process
Bran/cellulose
Outer coat of the grain
Germ
embryo of the grain
Discuss the 3 types of grains
- whole grain —> all parts of the grain
- Enriched grain —> some parts are added back in that were lost in the refining process
- Refined grain —> Bran and germ are absent
What do whole grains stamps signify
a product that will contain >/= 8 grams of whole grains per serving
What is the carb to fiber ratio of whole grain
10:1 or LESS