metabolism/diabetes Flashcards
type 1 diabetes
autoimmune
genetic
insulin dependent
diagnosed as children and young adults
no cure/prevention
type 1 diabetes s/s
weight loos
fatigue
DKA
PPP
weakness
blurred vision
DKA
caused by hyperglycemia and ketosis
more common in type 1
DKA related to
illness
infection
wrong insulin dose
undiagnosed type 1
noncompliance
lack of education
DKA s/s
dehydration (dry)
lethargy/weakness
tachycardia
abd pain
orthostatic hypotension
n/v
fruity breath
hypokalemia
decreased GFR (90-120 normal)
cerebral edema
DKA treatment
admin K+, fluids, insulin
O2, breath sounds
assess LOC
I+Os
type 2 diabetes
due to poor diet
insulin resistant
modifiable factors
diagnosed over 40 yrs
managed w/ lifestyle changes/ meds
type 2 diabetes risk factors
family history
obesity
sedentary lifestyle
hypertension
over 45 yrs
type 2 diabetes s/s
PPP
recurrent infections
fatigue
slow wound healing
vision changes
HHS
weight gain
HHS hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome
hyperglycemia without ketosis
leads to dehydration and altered mental status
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome related to
type 2 diabetes
usually elderly pt
starts w infection or undiagnosed DM
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome s/s
inadequate fluid intake
mental depression
cognitive impairment
polyuria
coma
seizures
extremely high glucose over 600
gradual onset
resembles CVA
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome treatment
admin IV fluids, insulin drio
monitor VS, labs, I+Os
chronic complications of diabetes
chronic angiopathy
chronic angiopathy
blood vessel damage due to hyperglycemia
risk factors of chronic angiopathy
smoking
obesity
hypertension
sedentary lifestyle
chronic angiopathy treatment
yearly screenings
treatment of hypertension & dyslipidemia (wt loss, diet, stop smoking)
microvascular complications of diabetes
eyes, nerves, kidney, periodontal disease
retinopathy - leading cause of blindness
nephropathy - leading cause end stage renal disease
neuropathy nerve damage
proliferative retinopathy
more severe - leads to blindness, cataracts, glaucoma
nonproliferative retinopathy
mild vision loss, more common
Tx: yearly eye exams
maintain healthy glucose lvl
corticosteroid injections
sensory neuropathy
loss of sensation (itching, burning, tingling)
feeling numb
related to foot ulcers
Tx: pain management, meds
autonomic neuropathy
damage to ANS
delays food absorption
urinary retention
hypoglycemia
Tx: urinary training Q3hr, ASA’s