Lifestyle Related Chronic Illness Flashcards
What are two life-style related Chronic illnesses interrelated with depression?
CVD and Type 2 Diabetes
Which disease is the leading cause of death for Australians?
CVD
Arterioles contribute to blood pressure by contracting or dilating the smooth muscles in their walls. If arteries become ‘hardened’ (losing elasticity), blood pressure will….
Increase, causing hypertension
A disease of the heart muscle where the heart cannot adequately supply blood throughout the body
Cardiomyopathy
Commonly known as high pressure. A type of CVD is….
Hypertension
Which organ releases the hormone Insulin
Pancreas
When Blood sugar levels get too low
Hyperglycaemia
When blood sugar levels get too high
Hypoglycaemia
Which hormone attaches itself to the outside of muscle cells to help absorb glucose?
Insulin
Insulin Resistance is a condition in which skeletal muscle cells no longer respond to the normal action of insulin, the result is:
hyperglycaemia.
——– is when the body no longer produces enough insulin to maintain blood glucose within accepted normal levels, resulting in chronic hyperglycaemia.
Type 2 Diabetes
A build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls
atherosclerosis
Any condition brought on by a sudden reduction or blockage of blood flow to the heart
ACS Acute Coronary Syndrome
What is the connective tissue that stores energy in the form of lipids (fat)
Adipose tissue.
When the body attacks the insulin producing cells stopping it producing insulin in the pancreas at all you have—–
Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetics still break down carbohydrates but there is no insulin to ——
enter the glucose into the cells
If you have the symptoms: drowsiness, weakness, frequent thirst, blurred vision or frequent urination, you could be at risk for
Type 2 diabetes
What level should Blood glucose levels be maintained at?
Between 4-6 mmol/L
People with diabetes should have which two parts of the body regularly checked for damage to the capillaries?
Feet and eyes
Which 5 strategies can help the prevention and treatment of T2D and CVD?
- Reducing and managing stress
2.Eating a diet high in fruit and vegetables and reduced processed foods - Moderately exercising
- Avoiding smoking and excess alcohol
- Getting adequate sleep
Exercise has ——- properties to maintain health and prevent CVD and T2D
anti-inflammatory.
40% of Australians with a lifestyle chronic disease also suffer with which mental health symptoms?
Depression or MDD
What is the term AMI another word for?
Heart Attack
Which somatic symptoms are common to both depression and cardiac illnesses
Fatigue and Insomnia
When cells in our body start dividing uncontrollably and unrestricted we are diagnosed with…..?
Cancer
Cancer of bone, muscle or connective tissue is called
Sarcoma
Extreme proliferation of white blood cells is called which type of cancer
Leukaemia
Cancer in cells that coat organs . Originates in the epithelial cells, (lungs, breasts)
Carcinoma
A cancer of the lymphatic system
Lymphoma
cancer which occurs in the pigment producing cells which give colour to the skin
Melanoma
