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Neurons require a constant source of…………from the blood

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Glucose

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What does insulin do?

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Lowers blood glucose level

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Where is glucose absorbed in the body?

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Small intestine and then into the capillaries

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What is the insulin regulated glucose transporter found primarily in adipose tissues and striated muscle?

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GLUT4

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Glucose enters the liver and muscle via what?

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GLUT4

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Which cells don’t require insulin?

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Neurons and red blood cells.

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Insulin is secreted by beta cells from where?

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The pancreas.

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Insulin secretion is stimulated by what?

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Hyperglycaemia and the parasympathetic nervous system.

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Glucose is stored as glycogen in which part of the body?

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Liver and Skeletal muscle.

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Storage of fatty acids is found?

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In the liver.

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Storage of triglycerides is found?

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In adipose tissue.

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Storage of amino acids is found?

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In muscle.

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What is stored with glycogen?

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Water.

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Breaking down glycogen in the liver produces what?

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Glucose.

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What is hyperglycaemia?

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An excess of glucose in the blood stream associated with diabetes mellitus.

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What is polyphagia?

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Depleted cell stores of carbohydrates proteins and fats.

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Dehydration due to increased urine output is called?

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Polydipsia.

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Increased diluted urine output is called?

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Polyuria.

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What is Glycosuria?

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Glucose in the urine.

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An indication of diabetes mellitus would show your fasting plasma glucose level as what?

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> 7mmol/L

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Diabetes usually diagnosed in childhood is which type?

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Type 1.

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Who is more susceptible to type 2 diabetes?

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Adults +35 years usually resulting from poor lifestyle choices.

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What causes hyperinsulinaemia?

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Insulin resistance - a condition in which your body is resistant to the effects of insulin.

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What are some risk factors for type 2 diabetes?

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  • overweight and obesity
  • pre-diabetes
  • poor diet
  • physical in activity
  • metabolic syndrome
  • smoking
  • genetic susceptibility
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What are some clinical features of type 2 diabetes?
* fatigue * visual changes * recurring infections * prolonged wound healing * thrush * paraesthesias - burning prickling itching or tingling of skin
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During pregnancy gestationally diabetes can occur how does this affect the fetus?
The baby will be large for its age.
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What is diabetic ketoacidosis?
When the body cannot use sugar as a fuel source because there is not enough insulin. Fat is used for fuel instead. When fat breaks down waste products called ketones build up in the body.
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What is hypoglycaemia?
Low blood glucose levels
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Causes of hypoglycaemia.
* insufficient food * drinking alcohol * unplanned physical activity
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What levels indicate hyperglycaemia?
>11mmol/L
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Clinical features of hypoglycaemia are
* weak, shaking * Hunger * lightheaded, dizziness * lack of concentration * tachycardia * pallor * diaphoresis * irritable, anxious * seizures, coma, death
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Clinical features of hyperglycaemia?
* drowsy, lethargic * blurred vision * nausea and vomiting * Glycosuria and polyuria * dehydration * fruity breath odour - in Ketoacidosis * rapid deep breathing - in ketoacidosis * abdominal pain - in ketoacidosis * seizures, coma, death
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Treatment for mild to moderate hypoglycaemia is?
Intake of carbohydrates • quickly absorbed (jellybeans, honey, sweet drink) • slowly absorbed (bread, dried fruit)
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Treatment for hyperglycaemia?
* medical emergency * insulin replacement * fluid replacement * electrolyte replacement
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Chronic complications from hyperglycaemia are?
* athero sclerosis * nervous system alterations * Visual damage * kidney damage * infection * foot ulcers and diabetic foot
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Which diabetes can hyperglycaemia cause long-term complications in?
All types of diabetes.
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What are some clinical features of Paraesthesias (Sensory peripheral nerve damage)?
* decreased sensation * numbness and tingling in the hands and feet * contributes to falls foot ulcers and amputations
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Is diabetes a common cause of kidney failure?
Yes
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How can foot ulcers lead to amputation?
- > insufficient blood supply - > ulcers - > gangrene, necrosis - > amputation
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What is the figure representing the relative ability of a carbohydrate food to increase the level of glucose in the blood?
Glycaemic index (GI)
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A high spike in blood glucose level followed by hunger is a result of what?
Hi GI.
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Excessive adipose tissue results in what?
Becoming a " FAT FUCK"
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What does BMI stand for?
Body mass index
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What is a healthy BMI range?
18–25
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The BMI classification of obesity is what?
Above 30
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What is an average adults daily calorie intake?
1500 to 2000
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What is the role of leptin?
Promotes satiety, and suppresses appetite
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Where is leptin produced?
Adipose cells.
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Which structures/substance inhibits food intake?
``` Stretch receptors (stomach) • gastro intestinal hormones • ghrelin (In stomach) ```
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``` In the last 10 years the rate of obesity has increased by how much? A 42% B 55% C 50% D 48% ```
50%
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What are some modifiable risk factors in regards to obesity?
* stress * hormonal alterations * emotional eating * lack of sleep * smoking * nutrient deficient diet * sedentary lifestyle
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What are the differences between Central and peripheral obesity?
•Apple vs pair shaped. • abdominal fat around visceral organs VS subcutaneous fat around the hips and buttocks • adipocyte hypertrophy vs adipocyte hyperplasia • higher risk of obesity related complications VS lower risks
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What are some hormonal abnormalities with excess abdominal fat?
* insulin resistance, increased insulin secretion * decreased progesterone level in women * Decreased testosterone level in men * increased cortisol production
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For men they are at greater risk of health problems with a waist circumference greater then?
94 CM
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Women are at a greater risk of health problems with a waste circumference greater then?
80 CM
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Cardiovascular diseases resulting from obesity include?
``` Hypertension Stroke Hyperlipidaemia Atherosclerosis Coronary artery disease ```
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Insulin resistant diseases resulting from obesity include?
Type two diabetes mellitus | Pre-diabetes
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Cancers resulting from obesity include?
``` Endometrial Ovarian Breast Prostate Colo rectal Pancreatic Hepatic Renal ```
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Digestive System diseases resulting from obesity include?
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease | Gallstones
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Other Health consequences resulting from obesity include?
``` Obstructive sleep apnoea Asthma Polycystic ovarian syndrome Infertility Osteo arthritis Depression Back pain ```
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``` The average mortality rate for Australians with obesity is? A 54 years B 62 years C 65 years D 69 years ```
62 years
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Psychological problems occurring from obesity include?
Social buyers, prejudiced and discrimination Body shape dissatisfaction Eating disorders, weight cycling and mood swings
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Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of?
Diabetes and cardiovascular disease
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Prevention and management strategies of obesity include?
``` Life style Medications Diet Exercise Surgery ```
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National heart foundation guidelines suggest we decrease the Intake of saurated fats and increase intake from which fats?
Polyunsaturated
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One of the hazards of fad diets are?
Rebound weight gain
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For a healthy lifestyle how much physical activity is recommended per day?
Minimum of 30 minutes per day
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What is Xenical?
A lipid absorption blocking drug
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What is duromine?
Appetite suppressant
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What are some side-effects of duromine?
``` Hypertension Tachycardia Constipation Dry mouth Headache Insomnia ```
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What are some risk factors of laxatives?
Electrolyte disturbance and intestinal damage
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What do diuretics do?
Decrease body fluids
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Thyroxine increases what?
Metabolic rate
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What are the three different types of weight loss surgery?
Gastric banding Gastric bypass Gastric sleeve
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What are two Weightloss surgery side-effects?
Malabsorption deficiencies | And dumping syndrome
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What is dumping syndrome?
Stomach contents empty to rapidly into the small intestine

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