"I Want Candy"
Flo Rida wants us to get low but, Blood glucose levels below 60, I don't know
What is hypoglycemia?
This can be sure way to prevent complications related to diabetes
What is maintaining stable glucose control?
I have a type, I admit it...But if I pick Type 1 I can only treat it with this?
What is insulin therapy?
If I really want to see the whole picture, I should be monitoring this to see if my patients are compliant.
What is HGBA1C?
I love some chewing gum, but "juicy fruit" breath may just move you to the ER with this complication?
What is DKA?
Use your resources. These are resources for the body to the glucose needed when the cells are "starving"
What is the liver and muscles?
Barely floating by that's ok, but when floaters start in the eye we have a problem?
What is diabetic retinopathy?
My stomach has met its match with this drug. It reduces glucose production in the liver and slows down carb absorption.
What is metformin?
Sugar we're going down, well we will if these cells can keep up?
What are beta cells?
Insulin sure is pushy. It will push that sugar right in the cell but usually takes this electrolyte with it.
What is Potassium?
Checked you once, shame on you
Blood glucose is 42
Checked you twice, What to do
What is give 15g of carbs?
What is peripheral neuropathy?
Sometimes I need a little push to get things done. Well this drug helps the pancreas release insulin. Trick is I have to take it 30 minutes before my meal.
What is Glipizide, Glyburide, Glimepiride?
I'm sweet but no sweet talking is going to get me into the cellular party unless I have this as a date.
What is insulin?
There are a lot of things that can make my sugar rise but this is the most common cause of DKA?
Can't swallow the truth that you just aren't that sweet, no problem I can just give you this?
What is amp of D50?
My kidneys are working hard...a little too hard, it's time to reduce this in my diet to protect them?
What is protein?
I always feel like somebody's watching me. Well if you are on any antidiabetic medication I should always be watching for this.
What is hypoglycemia?
Go ahead and mail the card...This is the "hallmark" sign of diabetes?
What is hyperglycemia?
DKA or HHS? Not sure, well maybe you should check for these conditions.
What is acidosis and ketones?
This acronym can help me determine if you may be low, or it may describe your instructor at the end of a long day?
What is TIRED
Tachycardia
irritability
Restless
Excessive hunger
Diaphoresis
Glora Estefan says to "Get on Your Feet" but if I want to stay there what should I be doing?
inspect daily, pat dry, no lotion in toes, cut nails straight across, see podiatrist, where correct fitting shoes, protect feet.
I'm sorry...you said I can't drink what while taking my antidiabetic medications?
What is Alcohol?
PPP, no I don't have a stutter, but I may have diabetes with these.
What is polydipsia, polyphagia and polyuria?
Regardless of DKA or HHS this is typically ordered to correct the underlying problem.
What is hydration?