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What 2 things is DM classified by? - Answers Elevated glucose concentrations
Disordered insulin metabolism
What is the first sign of Type 1 DM? - Answers Ketoacidosis
What is the most important goal for DM patients? - Answers Maintain blood glucose levels within a
desireable range to prevent or reduce risk of complications
What type of carbohydrates are good for DM patients? - Answers High fiber and minimally processed
What are the 4 main s.sx of DM? - Answers Glycosuria
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Polyphagia
What should a woman with gestational DM do with her carb intake? - Answers Space carbs throughout
the day
Restrict carbs at breakfast (<30mg)
Restrict total carbs per day to 40-45%
May also need to recude kcals by 30%
Why are DM patients more prone to infection? - Answers Consequence of hyperglycemia
Imapired circulation
Depressed immune responses
Explain Diabetic Ketoacidosis - Answers Type 1 acute complication
Ketone bodies reach high levels in the blood stream leading to reduced Ph, increased blood glucose and
acetone breath
Explain hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state - Answers Type 2 acute complication
Severe hyperclycemia and dehydration due to absence of ketosis which leads to neurological problems,
rise in blood glucose levels and fluid/e losses
Explain Hypoglycemia - Answers Type 1 acute complication
Low blood glucose which leads to sweating, shaking, dizzyness, weakness, hunger and mental confusion
What 2 things is DM classified by? - Answers Elevated glucose concentrations
Disordered insulin metabolism
What is the first sign of Type 1 DM? - Answers Ketoacidosis
What is the most important goal for DM patients? - Answers Maintain blood glucose levels within a
desireable range to prevent or reduce risk of complications
What type of carbohydrates are good for DM patients? - Answers High fiber and minimally processed
What are the 4 main s.sx of DM? - Answers Glycosuria
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Polyphagia
What should a woman with gestational DM do with her carb intake? - Answers Space carbs throughout
the day
Restrict carbs at breakfast (<30mg)
Restrict total carbs per day to 40-45%
May also need to recude kcals by 30%
Why are DM patients more prone to infection? - Answers Consequence of hyperglycemia
Imapired circulation
Depressed immune responses
Explain Diabetic Ketoacidosis - Answers Type 1 acute complication
Ketone bodies reach high levels in the blood stream leading to reduced Ph, increased blood glucose and
acetone breath
Explain hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state - Answers Type 2 acute complication
Severe hyperclycemia and dehydration due to absence of ketosis which leads to neurological problems,
rise in blood glucose levels and fluid/e losses
Explain Hypoglycemia - Answers Type 1 acute complication
Low blood glucose which leads to sweating, shaking, dizzyness, weakness, hunger and mental confusion
