Lifestyle and Diabetes

Question 1

What is diabulimia?

Answer 1

Common eating disorder with T1D
Associated with poor glycaemic control
Recurrent DKA
Omitting insulin to control weight

Question 2

How does alcohol effect diabetes?

Answer 2

Alcohol reduces glycogenolysis
Rise of glucose followed by fall
+3 units increases hypo risk

Question 3

How does smoking effect diabetics?

Answer 3

Increased risk of all complications

Quitting more beneficial than weight loss

Question 4

How can safety be increased with recreational drug use in diabetics?

Answer 4

Avoid dehydration
Monitor glucose
Do not omit insulin/carbohydrate
Be aware of munchies

Question 5

What advice is given to a diabetic for exercise?

Answer 5

Reduce insulin before and after
Reduce hypo risk
Eat more
Change insulin regimen

Question 6

What advice is given to a diabetic for driving?

Answer 6

Check glucose 2hrs before
Check glucose 2hrly during
Carry carbs in the car