Diabetes A
What is insulin?
Hormone that helps reduce blood glucose
What is glucose?
Sugar, the source of energy.
What does DKA stand for?
Diabetic ketoacidosis.
Name differences in T1 and T2 onset.
T1: rapid onset, rapid weight loss,
T2: slower onset
Name 2 diagnostic methods of Type 1 diabetes.
HbA1C test, C-Peptide tes, GAD test, Fasting glucose test
Where is insulin produced?
Pancreas
How does the body receive glucose?
Through food, breaking down carbohydrates.
What is hyperglycaemia?
Hig blood glucose
PAncreas is a part of which body system?
Endocrine.
What is nephropathy?
Damage of kidneys.
What is produced in Beta Cells?
Insulin
What dies insulin-resistant mean?
The pancreas is producing insulin, but the body is not able to use it effectively.
Name 3 possible signs of hypoglycaemia?
e.g. sweating, brain fog, vomiting, shaking hands, blurred vision, disorientation
What is hypoglycaemia?
Low blood glucose.
What is diabetic neuropathy?
A type of nerve damage caused by long-term high blood sugar and high fat levels in the blood.
What is produced in Alpha Cells?
Glucagon
What are 4Ts of type 1 symptoms.
Thirst, toilet, thinner, tired.
Why is high glucose dangerous?
Over time, it damages the cardiovascular system and body organs.
Name 2 other glands or organs of the endocrine system.
Thyroid, Ovaries, Testicles, Hypothalamus, Adrenal glands, Pituitary glands, Pineal glands
What is polyuria?
Excessive urination.
Explain how the following are related:glucagon and glycogen
Glucagon is a hormone that gives the liver a signal to release glycogen, stored energy.
What causes fatigue for people with diabetes?
The body cannot access glucose, has no energy, and therefore is tired.
What is retinopathy?
What is polydipsia?
Give 2 examples of T2 diabetes management.
Diet adjustment, regular physical activity, weigh management, medication/insuline therapy, blood glucose monitoring...