lifestyle and exercise/healthy eating Flashcards
What is the definition of a healthy lifestyle
Way of living that lowers the risk of being seriously ill or dying early
What factors contribute to healthy lifestlye
Good diet/weight
Not smoking
physical activity
moderate alcohol use
No recreational drugs
Work/life balance
Learned how to deal with stress well
What risk factors are diabetes type 2 linked to
Obesity
Low physical activity
Smoking
Alcohol excess
Areas of deprivation
What can be used to show a balanced diet
Eat well guide
What does it mean for a food to have a high glycaemic index
Absorbed rapidly in a short time
What type of insulin is given to cover carbohydrate intake in food and what is the dosage
Quick acting insulin dose- 1 unit for every 10g of carbs
What is T1DE - diabulimia
Diabetes and eating disorder which usually causes recurrent DKA - diabetic ketoacidosis
Why can alcohol contribute to diabetes
It reduces glycogenolysis - breakdown of glucose
It contains calories
Increases hypo risk
What is the effect of exercise on diabetes
Reduces insulin before and after for upto 24 hours
reduces hypo risk
Can eat more
What is smokings effects on diabetes
Increases every diabetic complication e.g retinopathy and nephropathy
Increases mortality and increases CVD risk
What are the risks of driving with diabetes
Hypos
poor vision
retinopathy
What is the most common cause of death in young diabetics
DKA
What is the risk associated with recreational drugs and diabetes
DKA - drug causing dehydration
seizures
cardiotoxic
anxiety
vomiting
hyper/hypotension
munchies
What has to be done to be able to drive as a diabetic
Inform insurance
Inform DVLA if you are on insulin
Check glucose within 2 hours of starting to drive and every 2 hour during long journeys
What restrictions in employment are there for diabetics
Some areas of emergency services and mainly armed forces
