immunity: diabetes

Question 1

Type I Diabetes

Answer 1

aka juvenile, can result from a virus, immune system destroys beta cells

Question 2

Type I Diabetes symptoms

Answer 2

Excessive thirst
Increased hunger (especially after eating)
Frequent urination
Dry mouth
Nausea and vomiting
Unexplained weight loss
Kussmaul breathing

Question 3

what causes fruity smell of breath?

Answer 3

ketoacidosis

Question 4

what is ketones present in urine?

Answer 4

skip workout

Question 5

long term effects of type 1

Answer 5

retinopathy
kidney damage
nerve damage

Question 6

type 2

Answer 6

adult onset, insulin resistance

Question 7

3 Ps

Answer 7

Polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia

Question 8

Acanthosis nigricans

Answer 8

May be sign of insulin resistance, darkening of the skin which appears velvety

Question 9

A1C

Answer 9

5. 7 to 6.4 – prediabetes

6. 5 or higher on 2 separate occasions – indicates diabetes

Question 10

Random blood glucose

Answer 10

200 mg/dL or higher – suggests diabetes

Question 11

2 hr Post-prandial glucose

Answer 11

140 or less is normal
140 to 199 mg/dL – prediabetes
200 mg/dL or over on 2 separate test - diabetes

Question 12

Fasting blood glucose

Answer 12

Less than 100 mg/dL – normal
100 to 125 mg/dL – prediabetes
126 mg/dL or higher on 2 separate tests – diabetes

Question 13

drugs for diabetes

Answer 13

Metformin- improves sensitivity of cells to insulin
Sulfonylureas- Facilitates secretion of insulin
Meglitinides

Question 14

when is screening for GDM

Answer 14

24-28 weeks