Mod 5.5 - Diabetes - Part 1/3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the brains primary fuel source?
A
Glucose
2
Q
Over 90% of diabetics are diagnosed with what type of diabetes?
A
Type 2
3
Q
The pancreas stops producing insulin is typical of which diabetes?
A
Type 1
4
Q
Hypoglycaemia is more common in which type of diabetes?
A
Type 1
5
Q
Which type of diabetes is strongly associated with obesity?
A
Type 2
6
Q
OGT stands for ?
A
Oral glucose test
7
Q
HbA1c is another name for what type of diabetes test?
A
Glycated haemoglobin test
8
Q
What 2 key types of cells can become insulin resistant?
A
Muscle cells
Fat cells
9
Q
What are common symptoms of type 2 diabetes? (minimum of 3 - max of 7 listed overpage)
A
- constant thirst
- increased urination
- blurred vision, numbness, tingling hands and/or feet
- unintentional weight loss
- headaches and nausea
- recurrent infections - urine / kidney/ thrush (are common)
- poor wound healing
10
Q
What are some potential long term consequences of long term untreated hyperglycemia?
A
- blindness
- diabetes nephropathy
- limb amputation
