DIABETES MELLITUS AND GROWTH HORMONE
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What is hyperglycemia? Answer: A condition where blood glucose levels are usually
greater than 250 mg/dL.
List some symptoms of hyperglycemia. Answer: Thirst, polyuria (early), oliguria (late),
nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, warm dry skin, dry mucous membranes, confusion,
weakness, lethargy.
What characterizes diabetes mellitus? Answer: A partial or complete metabolic
deficiency of insulin.
What is Type 1 diabetes characterized by? Answer: Destruction of pancreatic beta
cells.
What leads to Type 2 diabetes? Answer: Failure of the body to use insulin properly
combined with insulin insufficiency.
What is the diagnostic criterion for diabetes based on fasting blood glucose? Answer:
An 8-hour fasting blood glucose level of 126 mg/dL or more.
What random blood glucose level indicates diabetes? Answer: A random blood glucose
of 200 mg/dL or more with manifestations of diabetes.
What is the significance of the oral glucose tolerance test? Answer: A test where a 2-
hour sample shows a blood glucose level of 200 mg/dL or more indicates diabetes.
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, What are some risk factors for diabetes mellitus? Answer: Genetics, toxins, viruses,
obesity, physical inactivity, high triglycerides, and hypertension.
What is the expected reference range for glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)? Answer:
4% to 5.9%.
What is the target HbA1c for children with diabetes under 6 years old? Answer: 7.5 to
8.5%.
What are Kussmaul respirations? Answer: Rapid, deep respirations with a fruity odor
due to ketones.
What is hypoglycemia? Answer: A condition where blood glucose is less than 60
mg/dL.
List some symptoms of hypoglycemia. Answer: Hunger, lightheadedness, shakiness,
headache, anxiety, irritability, pallor, diaphoresis, tachycardia, confusion.
What should be monitored in children with diabetes? Answer: Blood glucose levels,
vital signs, and factors affecting glucose levels.
What is the recommended action if blood glucose exceeds 240 mg/dL? Answer: Call
the provider.
What dietary practices should be followed for diabetes management? Answer: Meet
carbohydrate needs, avoid high-fat and high-sugar foods, and use artificial sweeteners
in moderation.
What is the importance of self-monitored blood glucose (SMBG)? Answer: Essential for
management of diabetes; measurements should be taken before meals and at bedtime.
What should children do before engaging in team sports? Answer: Consume a snack
30 minutes prior to activity.
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DEFICIENCY: KEY CONCEPTS AND MANAGEMENT |
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% ACCURATE, A+
GRADED, GUARANTEED SUCCESS!
What is hyperglycemia? Answer: A condition where blood glucose levels are usually
greater than 250 mg/dL.
List some symptoms of hyperglycemia. Answer: Thirst, polyuria (early), oliguria (late),
nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, warm dry skin, dry mucous membranes, confusion,
weakness, lethargy.
What characterizes diabetes mellitus? Answer: A partial or complete metabolic
deficiency of insulin.
What is Type 1 diabetes characterized by? Answer: Destruction of pancreatic beta
cells.
What leads to Type 2 diabetes? Answer: Failure of the body to use insulin properly
combined with insulin insufficiency.
What is the diagnostic criterion for diabetes based on fasting blood glucose? Answer:
An 8-hour fasting blood glucose level of 126 mg/dL or more.
What random blood glucose level indicates diabetes? Answer: A random blood glucose
of 200 mg/dL or more with manifestations of diabetes.
What is the significance of the oral glucose tolerance test? Answer: A test where a 2-
hour sample shows a blood glucose level of 200 mg/dL or more indicates diabetes.
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, What are some risk factors for diabetes mellitus? Answer: Genetics, toxins, viruses,
obesity, physical inactivity, high triglycerides, and hypertension.
What is the expected reference range for glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)? Answer:
4% to 5.9%.
What is the target HbA1c for children with diabetes under 6 years old? Answer: 7.5 to
8.5%.
What are Kussmaul respirations? Answer: Rapid, deep respirations with a fruity odor
due to ketones.
What is hypoglycemia? Answer: A condition where blood glucose is less than 60
mg/dL.
List some symptoms of hypoglycemia. Answer: Hunger, lightheadedness, shakiness,
headache, anxiety, irritability, pallor, diaphoresis, tachycardia, confusion.
What should be monitored in children with diabetes? Answer: Blood glucose levels,
vital signs, and factors affecting glucose levels.
What is the recommended action if blood glucose exceeds 240 mg/dL? Answer: Call
the provider.
What dietary practices should be followed for diabetes management? Answer: Meet
carbohydrate needs, avoid high-fat and high-sugar foods, and use artificial sweeteners
in moderation.
What is the importance of self-monitored blood glucose (SMBG)? Answer: Essential for
management of diabetes; measurements should be taken before meals and at bedtime.
What should children do before engaging in team sports? Answer: Consume a snack
30 minutes prior to activity.
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