Pathophysiology
What is Diabetes a disorder of?
Glucose Metabolism
Usually performed first thing in the morning before breakfast, only drink water before test
Fasting Plasma Glucose (fpg)
Most prevalent form of diabetes
Type 2 Mellitus
This form of medication is out of the body in 2.5-3 hours, peaks around 60 minutes and it not a substitute for long-acting insulin
Inhaled Insulin
This person determines nutrition needs based on weight, lifestyle, medication.
Registered Dietician
List 3 types of diabetes
Type I, Type II Mellitus, Gestational
Measures average blood glucose for the past 2-3 months, don't have to fast before
Hemoglobin AIC
Symptoms of this form are: rapid onset; polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia; weight loss may occur
Type 1
This medication works about 10-30 minutes after administration and peaks 30 minutes to 3 hours after the injection and lasts 3-5 hours
Rapid-Acting Insulin
This physician is head of the diabetes team, and is seen for general checkups and illnesses.
General Doctor or PCP
Diabetes is related to ________, autoimmune and environmental factors.
Genetic
2 hours long, checks levels before and after a sweet drink to show how the body processes glucose
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
Onset of this type is typically gradual with few apparent symptoms and hyperglycemia
Type 2
This form of medication usually reaches the bloodstream several hours after the injection, lowers blood glucose levels slowly, but evenly over a 24 hour period
Long-Acting Insulin
This person's role in collaborative care is to care for and teach and can also help with day-to-day aspects of living with diabetes.
Nurse
Where are beta cells secreted?
Pancreas
Checks blood glucose level at any time of the day when symptoms are present
Casual or Random Plasma Glucose Test
What type is caused by autoimmune destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas that secrete insulin?
Type 1
This form of medication starts working around 1.5-4 hours after the injection, peaks 4-12 hours later.
Intermediate-Acting Insulin
This type of physician should be seen once a year.
Eye Doctor; Podiatrist
Where is stored glucose released from when levels fall?
liver
What should the result be for a Casual Plasma Glucose Test to confirm diabetes?
200 or more mg/dL
Defined as impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), impaired fasting glucose (IFG)
Prediabetes
This form is taken 30 minutes before eating, peaks in 2-5 hours
Regular Insulin
This person is a registered nurse with additional training in diabetes.
Certified Diabetes Educator