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A cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart dis-
Metabolic syndrome?
ease, stroke, and diabetes.
Normal range for fasting blood glucose? 70-99mg/dL
2hr oral glucose tolerance test (ogtt)? normal range? <140mg/dL
Normal HbA1c Levels? (Prediabetic) 5.7-6.4%
Normal HbAlc Levels ? (Diabetes) >6.5%
Random BG with symptoms? >200 mg/dL ( Diabetes)
What are the interventions to PREVENT Diabetes? Maintain healthy weight
What are the interventions to PREVENT Diabetes? Diet
What are the interventions to PREVENT Diabetes? Exercise
Maintaining stable blood sugar levels to supply energy to
Glucose Regulation?
cells
Involves endocrine glands secreting hormones directly
Hormonal Regulation?
into the blood stream
Pregnant woman
Infants
What are the risk factors for impaired glucose regulations?
Older adults
Racial and ethnic groups
Genetics/family history
What are the individual risk factors for impaired glucose Lifestyle
regulations? Medical risk factors
Selected medication
Hyperglycemia? high blood sugar
Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia?
,Flushed - acronym
F: flush skinned, and fruit like breath odor
L: listless / lethargic
U: unusual thirst, increase your output, increases ( early )
hunger
S: skin dry, and warm
H: Hyperventilate ( kussmals respirations ) rapid & deep
breathing
E: emesis , increased nausea and vomiting( late finding
D: drowsiness, decreased appetite ( N& V
1. Polyuria.:
What are the 3 p's for hyperglycemia? 2. Polydipsia.
3. Polyphagia.
Hypoglycemia? low blood sugar
Tired- acronym
T:Tachycardia
Signs and symptoms for hypoglycemia? I: Irritability
R: Restlessness
E: Excessive hunger
D: Diaphoresis/ depression
a check of a person's blood glucose level after the person
Fasting blood glucose test?
has not eaten for 8-12 hours (usually overnight)
Normal : 6.5
glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) test ?
Greater than 6.5
What antibody testing for type 1 diabetes? Glutamic acid decarboxylase ( GAD)
What antibody testing for type 1 diabetes? C- peptide : insulin production
What are the collaborative interventions for type 2 diabet-
ics? ( Teaching patients) select all apply
, Diet
Exercise
Weight control
Medication management
Getting adequate rest and maintaining awareness of
complications
Chronic disorder characterized by impaired metabolism
diabetes mellitus?
by vascular and neurologic
Characterized by the absence of Endogenous insulin
Type 1 diabetes?
Auto immune disease
Characterized by inadequate endogenous insulin, and the
body's ability to use the insulin correctly.
Type 2 diabetes?
Insulin resistant/ life style cause
Diagnosed when a pregnant woman is found to have
gestational diabetes?
glucose intolerance for the first time during pregnancy
What diabetes is called juvenile on set? Occurs in younger
Type 1 diabetes
adults can occurred in middle-age older adults.
Onset for rapid acting insulin?
10-30 min
Lispro , Aspart
Peak for rapid acting insulin? 30-90 minutes
Duration for rapid acting insulin? 3-5 hours
Onset for short, acting insulin? ( regular 30-60 mins
Peak for a short acting insulin? ( regular 2-5 hr
Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED 100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!!
A cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart dis-
Metabolic syndrome?
ease, stroke, and diabetes.
Normal range for fasting blood glucose? 70-99mg/dL
2hr oral glucose tolerance test (ogtt)? normal range? <140mg/dL
Normal HbA1c Levels? (Prediabetic) 5.7-6.4%
Normal HbAlc Levels ? (Diabetes) >6.5%
Random BG with symptoms? >200 mg/dL ( Diabetes)
What are the interventions to PREVENT Diabetes? Maintain healthy weight
What are the interventions to PREVENT Diabetes? Diet
What are the interventions to PREVENT Diabetes? Exercise
Maintaining stable blood sugar levels to supply energy to
Glucose Regulation?
cells
Involves endocrine glands secreting hormones directly
Hormonal Regulation?
into the blood stream
Pregnant woman
Infants
What are the risk factors for impaired glucose regulations?
Older adults
Racial and ethnic groups
Genetics/family history
What are the individual risk factors for impaired glucose Lifestyle
regulations? Medical risk factors
Selected medication
Hyperglycemia? high blood sugar
Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia?
,Flushed - acronym
F: flush skinned, and fruit like breath odor
L: listless / lethargic
U: unusual thirst, increase your output, increases ( early )
hunger
S: skin dry, and warm
H: Hyperventilate ( kussmals respirations ) rapid & deep
breathing
E: emesis , increased nausea and vomiting( late finding
D: drowsiness, decreased appetite ( N& V
1. Polyuria.:
What are the 3 p's for hyperglycemia? 2. Polydipsia.
3. Polyphagia.
Hypoglycemia? low blood sugar
Tired- acronym
T:Tachycardia
Signs and symptoms for hypoglycemia? I: Irritability
R: Restlessness
E: Excessive hunger
D: Diaphoresis/ depression
a check of a person's blood glucose level after the person
Fasting blood glucose test?
has not eaten for 8-12 hours (usually overnight)
Normal : 6.5
glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) test ?
Greater than 6.5
What antibody testing for type 1 diabetes? Glutamic acid decarboxylase ( GAD)
What antibody testing for type 1 diabetes? C- peptide : insulin production
What are the collaborative interventions for type 2 diabet-
ics? ( Teaching patients) select all apply
, Diet
Exercise
Weight control
Medication management
Getting adequate rest and maintaining awareness of
complications
Chronic disorder characterized by impaired metabolism
diabetes mellitus?
by vascular and neurologic
Characterized by the absence of Endogenous insulin
Type 1 diabetes?
Auto immune disease
Characterized by inadequate endogenous insulin, and the
body's ability to use the insulin correctly.
Type 2 diabetes?
Insulin resistant/ life style cause
Diagnosed when a pregnant woman is found to have
gestational diabetes?
glucose intolerance for the first time during pregnancy
What diabetes is called juvenile on set? Occurs in younger
Type 1 diabetes
adults can occurred in middle-age older adults.
Onset for rapid acting insulin?
10-30 min
Lispro , Aspart
Peak for rapid acting insulin? 30-90 minutes
Duration for rapid acting insulin? 3-5 hours
Onset for short, acting insulin? ( regular 30-60 mins
Peak for a short acting insulin? ( regular 2-5 hr
