Type 1 Diabetes
What hormone is not sufficiently produced with Type 1 Diabetes?
Insulin
What racial group is most at risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes?
African Americans
What type of diabetes may be developed during pregnancy?
Gestational diabetes
What organ produces insulin?
Pancreas
What are the 4 risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes?
Sedentary lifestyle, obesity, smoking, and genetics
How can gestational diabetes be managed?
Lifestyle changes such as a modified diet and exercise.
What is the antidote for insulin overdose?
Glucagon
What is a normal fasting blood glucose level?
less than 100 mg/dl
How does gestational diabetes affect the baby's weight?
Increase in weight resulting in heavier birth weight
A life threatening condition that often occurs at the onset of type I diabetes?
Diabetic Ketoacidosis or DKA
Does Type 2 Diabetes have a slow or a fast onset?
slow onset
What percentage of women with gestational diabetes will go on to develop type 2 diabetes?
50%
What type of pancreatic cells does Type 1 diabetes attack?
beta cells
What is a normal HbA1C level for a person with Type 2 Diabetes?
Less than 7%
At approximately what week of pregnancy does gestational diabetes develop?
24th week