Heart
what should you BP be?
120/80 textbook
130/80 realistically
What is Type 2 diabetes?
Your body does not properly use the insulin it makes
Do we have a counsellor at the clinic?
What is her name- can you remember?
Yes! Tianna
What is Dr Loots dogs name?
A) elfie
B) sammy
C)izzy
D)hewy
Bonus points if you know the breed!!!
c) izzy and lab
How many meals a day should you eat?
3 (no more than 6 hours apart)- add healthy snacks
Remember salt??? How much should we have
2300mg (tsp of salt)
What is Gestational Diabetes?
HIgh Blood sugars that occur during pregnancy
What works better? Counselling/therapy or meds?
Studies show counselling/therapy HOWEVER we are all unique
When did the new hospital open?
2000
What is a healthy fat?
-olive oil
-peanut butter
-nuts
What is the "silent killer" for cardiac disease
High blood pressure
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
The pancreas does not produce insulin
Diabetics have a ____% increased chance of anxiety then non DM
20
What day of the week is June 27th 2024
a thursday
What is the best way to manage diabetes?
healthy diet
What is the "bad cholesterol"
LDL- lousy
-lowers by avoiding fatty foods, reducing stress, move your body, take medications as ordered,don't smoke and follow a healthy diet
Name some complications of uncontrolled DM
-Kidney disease
-eye damage
-heart disease & stroke
-HTN
-mental health issues
-nerve damage and possible amputation
Does diabetes affect your mental health physically?
YES! changes in BS can cause rapid changes in mood, fatigue, thinking clear and anxiety
When did the Meadow Lake Clinic open?
I couldnt find the answer.. guess when the Coop opened?
1945
Healthy portion guide to eating (what does your plate look like)
-how many carbs, fat, protein and veggies
Carbs- grains and starches one fist
Veggies- as much as you can hold with both hands
Meat (protein)- Palm of your hand- thickness of your little finger
Fat- size of the tip of your thumb
What is the class of medications we use to control cholesterol? and what does it do?
Statins- most on
-help prevent heart disease
-lowers cholesterol
-decreases chances of stroke
What number is considered a "low" blood sugar
Anything under 4 mmol/L HOWEVER we know that every one is different
** how do we treat lows**
What % of diabetics have admitted to mental health concerns?
40%!!! that's almost half- managing DM is hard, exhausting and overwhelming, but there is help!
What year did I graduate nursing school
2008
Why is fiber important within your diet?
Fiber helps you feel full (tends to help decrease over eating), controls weight and is healthy for your digestive system