Lecture 04 Diabetes Flashcards by Fiona K | Brainscape

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Treatment of DB centers around what 3 things?

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Insulin therapy (decreases blood glucose)
Nutrition (food increases blood glucose)
Exercise/activity (decreases blood glucose; extra snacks indicated)

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The three P’s that indicates the presence of diabetes?

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Polyuria: increased urine (cardinal sign)
Polydipsia: increased thirst
Polyphagia: increased hunger

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