NSG 350: Chapter 44 Diabetes Mellitus Exam
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What is Type 1 Diabetes? an autoimmune process in which the
insulin-
producing beta cells of the pancreas are
destroyed, resulting in an absolute lack of
insulin.
What are the clinical - polyuria (increased urine; due to
manifestations increased
of Type 1 Diabetes? glucose in urine)
- polydipsia (chronic thirst)
- polyphagia (increased appetite)
- fatigue
- weight loss
, How is Type 1 Diabetes Hemoglobin A1c value
diagnosed? - Measures the average blood glucose
concentration over time by measuring the
amount
of glucose that binds to red blood cells.
Fasting Blood Glucose
- No caloric intake for 8 hrs. Without oral
intake,
glucagon is released from the pancreas,
which
facilitates the release of glycogen from the
liver
and increases BG levels.
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
- Pt consumes a beverage 8-12 hrs after
fasting.
What are the pharmacological - insulin administered subcutaneously
treatments for Type 1 Diabetes? (long acting)
- insulin inhaler (short term)
What are the three methods of self-monitoring of blood glucose
assessing glycemic control? - via finger stick
continuous glucose monitoring
- use a tiny sensor inserted under the skin
to check
glucose levels in the interstitial fluid.
- provide real-time measurements of
glucose
levels.
monitoring of HgbA1c
- obtained at least twice a year for diabetic
patients; every 3 months if glycemic
targets have
not been met.
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
What is Type 1 Diabetes? an autoimmune process in which the
insulin-
producing beta cells of the pancreas are
destroyed, resulting in an absolute lack of
insulin.
What are the clinical - polyuria (increased urine; due to
manifestations increased
of Type 1 Diabetes? glucose in urine)
- polydipsia (chronic thirst)
- polyphagia (increased appetite)
- fatigue
- weight loss
, How is Type 1 Diabetes Hemoglobin A1c value
diagnosed? - Measures the average blood glucose
concentration over time by measuring the
amount
of glucose that binds to red blood cells.
Fasting Blood Glucose
- No caloric intake for 8 hrs. Without oral
intake,
glucagon is released from the pancreas,
which
facilitates the release of glycogen from the
liver
and increases BG levels.
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
- Pt consumes a beverage 8-12 hrs after
fasting.
What are the pharmacological - insulin administered subcutaneously
treatments for Type 1 Diabetes? (long acting)
- insulin inhaler (short term)
What are the three methods of self-monitoring of blood glucose
assessing glycemic control? - via finger stick
continuous glucose monitoring
- use a tiny sensor inserted under the skin
to check
glucose levels in the interstitial fluid.
- provide real-time measurements of
glucose
levels.
monitoring of HgbA1c
- obtained at least twice a year for diabetic
patients; every 3 months if glycemic
targets have
not been met.
