DKA
If my blood sugar is _________ or higher, I need to check for ketones in my urine
What is 300 mg/dl?
This insulin is rapid acting
What is novolog?
True or false: you should skip taking insulin when sick
False, you should still take your insulin when sick
Causes of hypoglycemia
too much insulin, pump malfunction, exercise
2 age groups type 1 diabetes usually presents at...
1st group: 4-6 years old
2nd group: 10-14 years old
This glucose level can indicate DKA and should be evaluated
What is 250 mg/dl?
This insulin is long acting, and typically taken at bedtime
What is Lantus?
True or false: If I am not eating, I should skip taking insulin
False, you should still take your insulin even if not eating, stress and cortisol raise your blood sugar when sick
Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia include
pallor, sweating, tremors, dizziness, confusion, irritability, altered mental status
True or false: type 1 diabetes can not be cured
True.
Insulin, monitoring glucose levels, and lifestyle changes are ways to help control type 1 diabetes
Your body shifts to this state when in DKA
metabolic acidosis
This insulin is taken with meals
Novolog
I should check my blood sugar every ______ hours
What is 3-4 hours?
Causes of Hyperglycemia
too little insulin, pump malfunction, sugary drinks/foods, stress, steroids
Type 2 diabetes can be controlled with...
What is diet and exercise?
Clinical manifestations of diabetic ketoacidosis include...
What is...
signs of dehydration, flushed ears/cheeks, kussmaul respirations, fruity smelling breath, altered level of consciousness
I will check my __________ to see how many units of insulin to take
What is sliding scale?
I will __________ if I am not able to tolerate a diet or start to become dehydrated
What is call my endocrinologist?
Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia include
3 P's: polyuria (increased urination), polydipsia (increased thirst), polyphagia (increased appetite),
rapid weight loss, dry skin, irritability, fruity breath, altered level of consciousness
This is relative insulin resistance that occurs after prolonged exposure to elevated glucose levels
What is type 2 diabetes?
A state of insufficient insulin for body demands in a diabetic patient that results in the production of ketones resulting in a progressive metabolic acidosis.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis?
Places insulin can be given include...
what is...
Abdomen (fast absorption)
Arm (medium absorption)
Leg (slow absorption)
Medications that can increase my glucose level include…
Steroids, products containing pseudoephedrine and some over the counter cough and cold medication
Always be sure to check the label!
I should do this if I have a low blood sugar
what is...
eat a complex carb and have something sweet like juice or a small amount of candy, then wait 15 minutes to check my glucose level. If my blood sugar has not increased, repeat.
This develops when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin
What is type 1 diabetes?