Nutritional Aspects of diabetes

Question 1

what can cause hypoglycaemia?

Answer 1

missed or delayed meal
not enough CHO in last meal
increased exercise
alcohol
tight control (no room for reserves)

Question 2

what is the glycaemic index/

Answer 2

rank of rate at which food makes blood glucose rise

Question 3

when do you get a hypo with exercise?

Answer 3

12-24 hour after exercise
>60 mins moderate intensity
afternoon exercise
exercise during peak insulin activity

Question 4

when do you get a hyper with exercise?

Answer 4

anaerobic exercise

Question 5

explain how you get a hyper on exercise?

Answer 5

exercise on low insulin
lead to low glucose absorption
so low muscle glycogen and secretion of glucagon
excess glucose

Question 6

what are the nutritional considerations for type 1?

Answer 6

consistency and timing of meals
timing of insulin
monitoring blood glucose regulary

Question 7

what are the nutritional considerations for type 2?

Answer 7

weight loss
smaller meals and snacks
physical activity
monitoring blood glucose and medication (if on insulin)