What is Diabetes Type 1 - Answers The body does not produce insulin
Risk factors of Diabetes Type 1 - Answers Family HX
Genetics
Under 30 in age
issues w beta cells (produce insulin)
usually not obese
ABRUPT onset
hypertension
high cholesterol/triglycerides
post viral infection
Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes type 1 - Answers hyperglycemia
polyuria
polydipsia
polyphagia
weight LOSS
SYMPTOMS ARE PRONOUNCED
DIAGNOSTICS for DIABETES - Answers Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
Random blood sugar
A1C
Interventions for DIABETES type 1 - Answers insulin
diet
monitor Blood Sugar
sick day rules
maintain a1c at 7% or lower
,pre meal blood sugar (70-130)
peak after meal blood sugar (less than 180)
sick day rules - Answers 1. Monitor blood sugar frequently
2. Increase fluids
Patient Teaching for Diabetes Type 1 - Answers foot care
nutrition
dont excerice when insulin is at its peak
no exercise if ketones present in urine
Foot care for diabetic pts - Answers cotton socks
shoes with plenty of room
no soaking
trim toe nails straight across
wash/dry daily
lotion on feet (NOT between toes)
no sandals or flip flops
Nutrition for the diabetic pt - Answers carb counting
25+ g of fiber
complex carbs, monounsaturated fats
avoid empty cals w simple sugars
What is Diabetes Type 2 - Answers insulin resistance
Risk factors Diabetes type 2 - Answers weigth
family hx
inactivty
age 50 and up
obestiy
, INSIDIOUS ONSET
hx of gestational diabetes
certain cultures( AA, NA, Asian A, Hispanic, PI)
can have some dysfunction in beta cells
signs and symptoms of Diabetes type 2 - Answers hyperglycemia
polyuria
polydipsia
polyphagia
weight GAIN
SYMPTOMS ARE NOT ALWAYS OBVIOUS
Interventions for Diabetes type 2 - Answers Diet
insulin
oral meds
Blood sugar monitoring
Meds for DIABETES type 2 - Answers SULFONYUREAS ( triggers release of more insulin)
MEGLITINIDE (increases meal-related insulin secretion) <PRANDIN>
BIGUANIDES (tells liver to produce or absorb less glucose) <GLUCOPHAGE>
T2Ds (not used if cardiovascular disease)
Pt teaching for Diabetes type 2 - Answers foot care
nutrition
wound healing
exercise prevents DM2