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The purpose of insulin in the body 1. Insulin is produced in special cells in the
pancreas called beta cells
2. Insulin allows glucose(the fuel of the body) to
enter the cells.
Type 1 Diabetes 1. Needs insulin injections for life 2.The body makes
no insulin 3. (IDDM) Insulin-dependent 4. A person
can develop type 1 diabetes at any age however
usually before the age of 40. 5. Represents about
5% of all cases.
Type 2 Diabetes 1. May or may not require insulin. 2. Typically
develops after the age of 40 but can develop in
the teen years. 3. In many clients the disease can
be controlled with diet and exercise. 4. Represents
95% of all cases
What are the 3 P's ? 1. Polydipsia 2. Polyphagia 3. Polyuria
Polydipsia Increased thirst
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Polyphagia Increased hunger
Polyuria Increased urination
4 steps needed to manage Diabetes 1. Diet management 2. Exercise 3. Medication 4.
Blood glucose monitoring.
What is Byetta? Is an inject-able medication used to improve blood
sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
What is Exubera? Is a human insulin powder for oral inhalation
What is the purpose of glucose Is to maintain a consistent, normal blood-glucose
monitoring? level and to treat as needed.
When the body has too little insulin Hyperglycemia
or unable to use insulin properly,
over-eating or eating the wrong
types of food, lack of exercise,
illness and stress.
Signs and symptoms of Increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue
hyperglycemia and/ or unusually sleepy, Irritable, slow-healing
cuts or sores, Increased blood glucose, Frequent
infections, Fruity smell to breath, Increased ketones
and if untreated: will result to ketoacidosis which is
life threatening and can lead to death.
When a person misses a meal, too Hypoglycemia
much exercise and poor insulin
management.
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and answers with verified Answers (Latest Update
2026) UPDATE!!
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Terms in this set (35)
The purpose of insulin in the body 1. Insulin is produced in special cells in the
pancreas called beta cells
2. Insulin allows glucose(the fuel of the body) to
enter the cells.
Type 1 Diabetes 1. Needs insulin injections for life 2.The body makes
no insulin 3. (IDDM) Insulin-dependent 4. A person
can develop type 1 diabetes at any age however
usually before the age of 40. 5. Represents about
5% of all cases.
Type 2 Diabetes 1. May or may not require insulin. 2. Typically
develops after the age of 40 but can develop in
the teen years. 3. In many clients the disease can
be controlled with diet and exercise. 4. Represents
95% of all cases
What are the 3 P's ? 1. Polydipsia 2. Polyphagia 3. Polyuria
Polydipsia Increased thirst
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Polyphagia Increased hunger
Polyuria Increased urination
4 steps needed to manage Diabetes 1. Diet management 2. Exercise 3. Medication 4.
Blood glucose monitoring.
What is Byetta? Is an inject-able medication used to improve blood
sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
What is Exubera? Is a human insulin powder for oral inhalation
What is the purpose of glucose Is to maintain a consistent, normal blood-glucose
monitoring? level and to treat as needed.
When the body has too little insulin Hyperglycemia
or unable to use insulin properly,
over-eating or eating the wrong
types of food, lack of exercise,
illness and stress.
Signs and symptoms of Increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue
hyperglycemia and/ or unusually sleepy, Irritable, slow-healing
cuts or sores, Increased blood glucose, Frequent
infections, Fruity smell to breath, Increased ketones
and if untreated: will result to ketoacidosis which is
life threatening and can lead to death.
When a person misses a meal, too Hypoglycemia
much exercise and poor insulin
management.
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