quiz Flashcards
diabetes: GREEK; means
“to flow through”
Mellitus; Latin; means
“honeyed”
Caused by autoimmune reaction
(body attacks itself by mistake)
stops body making insulin
type 1 diabetes mellitus
Usually in children, teens and
young adults
type 1 diabetes mellitus
Needs insulin everyday
type 1 diabetes mellitus
Body doesn’t use insulin well and
can’t keep blood sugar @ normal
levels
type 2 diabetes mellitus
Chronic, diagnosed in adults
type 2 diabetes mellitus
Pregnant women who never had
diabetes
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Risk for health problems for baby
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Usually gone after delivery but
increases risk for type 2 diabetes
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
what are the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus?
heart disease and stroke
Give some symptoms of DIABETES MELLITUS
- Always thirsty
- Blurry vision
- Wounds that won’t heal
- Vaginal infections
- Always tired
- Sexual problems
- Numbness or tingling in hands and
feet - Frequent urination
- Systemic weight loss
GIVE NURSING MANAGEMENT FOR DIABETES MELLITUS
- Review glucose instability factors
- Educate client about diet, exercise,
healthy lifestyle, and hyper/
hypoglycemia event - Monitor VS; I&O and weight
- Discuss anti-diabetic medication
MOA - Check injection sites periodically
- Educate about home glucose
monitoring
WHAT ARE THE DIETARY MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS ?
● High Fiber Diet
● Low Fat Diet
: known as heart attack; most common form of
coronary heart disease (CHD). MYO
Myocardial Infarction:
Myo MEANS
muscle
Cardial means
pertaining to THE heart