Type 1 & 2 Diabetes Flashcards
What are some S&S of Hypoglycemia ?
BG< 70 mg/dL
- reduced cognition
- tremors
- diaphoresis
- weakness
- hunger
- HA
- irritability
- seizures
What are some S&S of Hyperglycemia ?
BG> 140 mg/dL
- polyuria
- polydipsia
- dehydration
- fatigue
- fruity odor to breath
- kussmaul breathing
- weight loss
- hunger
- poor wound healing
In Type 1 DM, why doesn’t their body produce insulin ?
destruction of beta cells caused by the autoimmune response
- beta cells produce insulin
What is stable glucose levels ?
70-140 mg/dL
When is insulin production at it’s lowest ?
at night
- because that’s when our body’s are at rest and we don’t eat
What does protein breakdown cause in the body ?
generates ketones which causes a drop in pH
- which causes metabolic acidosis
- body tries to get rid of some acidity via your mouth (causing fruity smell)
What A1C levels mean you are diabetic ?
greater then or equal to 6.5%
- A1C of < 5.7% normal
What are some macrovascular complications of DM ?
- coronary arteries: MI
- cerebral arteries: CVA (stroke)
- peripheral vessels: PAD
What are some microvascular complications of DM ?
- retinopathy: capillaries in eyes are damaged which causes blindness
- neuropathy: bladder dysfunction, foot or leg amputation, poor wound healing
- nephropathy: proteinuria, chronic renal failure
What is glucose goal for a Type 1 diabetic who is 13-19 yrs old ?
90-130
What is the glucose goal for a Type 1 diabetic who is 6-12 yrs old ?
90-180
What is the glucose goal for a Type 1 diabetic who is <6 yrs old ?
100-180
Why do we want the glucose levels of children to be higher ?
need fat and sugar for brain development
What are examples of Rapid-Acting Insulin ?
- lispro (Humalog)
- aspart (Novolog)
- glulisine (apidra)
- not for NPO or pt’s who are awake and alert (only if unconscious)
What are examples of Short-Acting insulin ?
Regular (Humulin R, Novolin R)
- only one that can be given IV
What are examples of Intermediate-Acting insulin ?
NPH (Humulin N, Novolin N)
- cloudy appearance
What are some examples of Long-Acting insulin ?
- glargine (Lantus)
- detemir (Levemir)