NU 157 EXAM 2 With
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What are other names for type 1 diabetes - ANSWER insulin dependent
diabetes mellitus (IDDM), juvenile diabetes, and juvenile onset
what is type 1 diabetes - ANSWER usually occurs before 20 yo, autoimmune
process that destroys beta cells in islet of langerhans. cells don't make
enough insulin to survive, need exogenous insulin for rest of their lives
what are other names for type 2 diabetes - ANSWER non insulin dependent
diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), adult onset diabetes, and maturity onset diabetes
what is type 2 diabetes - ANSWER occurs before 40 due to unhealthy
lifestyle, beta cells respond inadequately to hyperglycemia due to the high
levels of glucose desensitizing them. can be controlled by diet/exercise or
oral hypoglycemics or exogenous insulin
what does exogenous mean - ANSWER from outside the body
what does endogenous mean - ANSWER Produced within the body
diagnosis of diabetes is based on what four abnormalities - ANSWER
symptoms of diabetes plus:
-random glucose level greater than/equal to 200mg/dl
-fasting glucose level greater than/equal to 126mg/dl
-hemoglobin A1C level greater than 6.5%
, -glucose tolerance test revealing postprandial glucose greater than/equal to
200mg/dl, 2 hrs after 75g of glucose is administered
what does nutrition look like for those with diabetes - ANSWER complex
carbs during day, protein should make up 15-20%, place emphasis on
positive aspects of diet foods
breakfast calories: 20% of daily amount
lunch calories: 35% of daily amount
dinner calories: 30% of daily amount
late evening snacks calories: 15% of daily amount
what does exercise look like for a diabetic patient - ANSWER plan customized
to individual with considerations for age/physical condition of pt, ability to
exercise regularly, and how well controlled diabetes is and baseline blood
glucose
what does foot care look like for diabetics - ANSWER inspect daily, wash w/
warm water (do not soak), non-scented/non-medicated cream, irregularities
looked at by podiatrist, clean socks, properly fitted shoes, no sandals with
straps b/w toes, test water with wrist, and elevated whenever possible to
promote circulation
what instructions for traveling would you give a diabetic patient - ANSWER
carry twice the meds/insulin, wear medical alert bracelet/tag, carry
emergency supply of fast acting sugar and long acting foods, check BS
frequently, drink glass of water q2 hrs, eat q4 hrs.
Complete Solution
What are other names for type 1 diabetes - ANSWER insulin dependent
diabetes mellitus (IDDM), juvenile diabetes, and juvenile onset
what is type 1 diabetes - ANSWER usually occurs before 20 yo, autoimmune
process that destroys beta cells in islet of langerhans. cells don't make
enough insulin to survive, need exogenous insulin for rest of their lives
what are other names for type 2 diabetes - ANSWER non insulin dependent
diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), adult onset diabetes, and maturity onset diabetes
what is type 2 diabetes - ANSWER occurs before 40 due to unhealthy
lifestyle, beta cells respond inadequately to hyperglycemia due to the high
levels of glucose desensitizing them. can be controlled by diet/exercise or
oral hypoglycemics or exogenous insulin
what does exogenous mean - ANSWER from outside the body
what does endogenous mean - ANSWER Produced within the body
diagnosis of diabetes is based on what four abnormalities - ANSWER
symptoms of diabetes plus:
-random glucose level greater than/equal to 200mg/dl
-fasting glucose level greater than/equal to 126mg/dl
-hemoglobin A1C level greater than 6.5%
, -glucose tolerance test revealing postprandial glucose greater than/equal to
200mg/dl, 2 hrs after 75g of glucose is administered
what does nutrition look like for those with diabetes - ANSWER complex
carbs during day, protein should make up 15-20%, place emphasis on
positive aspects of diet foods
breakfast calories: 20% of daily amount
lunch calories: 35% of daily amount
dinner calories: 30% of daily amount
late evening snacks calories: 15% of daily amount
what does exercise look like for a diabetic patient - ANSWER plan customized
to individual with considerations for age/physical condition of pt, ability to
exercise regularly, and how well controlled diabetes is and baseline blood
glucose
what does foot care look like for diabetics - ANSWER inspect daily, wash w/
warm water (do not soak), non-scented/non-medicated cream, irregularities
looked at by podiatrist, clean socks, properly fitted shoes, no sandals with
straps b/w toes, test water with wrist, and elevated whenever possible to
promote circulation
what instructions for traveling would you give a diabetic patient - ANSWER
carry twice the meds/insulin, wear medical alert bracelet/tag, carry
emergency supply of fast acting sugar and long acting foods, check BS
frequently, drink glass of water q2 hrs, eat q4 hrs.
