Glucose Regulation pt 2 Flashcards
what is optimal nutrition
all nutrients are available in balanced amounts for cellular metabolism and physiological function for the individual
what is suboptimal nutrition
malnouished state
what is mechanical breakdown
chewing and peristalsis propelling food through stomach and intestines
what do proteins do for cells
must be available for cells to manufacture other proteins
carrier proteins
enable tissue growth and repair
what do carbs do for cells
provides energy for protein to do its many jobs
required to provide glucose for unique fuel needs of the brain, neurologic system, and RBCs
what do essential fatty acids do for cells
maintain integrity of the phospholipid-based cell membranes, found around every cell
what do zinc and folic acid do for cells
critical for production of proteins and cellular structures
what are the pregnancy risk factors
insulin resistance
risk of hyperglycemia
screening for gestational diabetes at 24-28 weeks
what infants are at risk for hypoglycemia
large gestational age infants
infants whose mothers had gestational diabetes
neonatal hyperinsulinemia
premature infants
small gestational age infants
what can cause obesity
overreating
inactivity
genetics
what is obesity defined as
BMI>30 or being more than 20% over ideal body weight
what BMI is overweight
25-29.9
what does exercise do for glucose regulation
improves insulin resistance
improves cellular metabolism (more transporter molecules in cells)
what is insulin resistance
problem w/ how cell responds to insulin signaling
reduction of insulin receptors or glucose transporter molecules
pancreas overproduces insulin to compensate for reduced cellular glucose uptake (hyperinsulinemia)
what is bariatric surgery
restricts pt’s ability to eat
interferes w/ ingested nutrient absorption
sleeve gastrectomy
what is dumping syndrome
post bariatric surgery- vasomotor and GI symptoms
rapid transit of food bolus from stomach to small intestines
occurs w/in a few min to 2 hr after eating
high sugar foods exacerbate
what happens to blood glucose post bariatric surgery
bg rises rapidly
reactive hypoglycemia
what is the rapid acting insulin called
lispro