What is Diabetes?
What is Diabetes?
Too much Glucose in the blood?
What is Hypoglycaemia?
Low blood Glucose
Which Type of Diabetes is dependant on diabetes to live?
Type 1
What is Hyperglycaemia?
High Blood Glucose
Who is the President of USA right now?
Donald Trump
What are the 2 main Types of Diabetes?
Type 1 & Type 2
What is a Hypo defined as in numerical figure?
Less than 4.0mmols/L
Can people with Type 2 Diabetes depend on insulin for better control?
Yes
Can you name 3 symptoms of Hyperglycaemia?
polyuria
polydipsia
delayed healing
irritabilty
hunger
unexplained weight loss
blurred vision
How many millilitres in 1 litre?
1000
Which Type of Diabetes is an autoimmune disease?
Type 1
Can you name 3 symptoms of Hypoglycaemia?
Shaking
sweating
hunger
tingling lips
behaviour change
Where should unopened insulin be stored?
Fridge
what can cause Hyperglycaemia?
lack of exercise
large carb load
inadequate insulin/or OHAs
stress
steroids
Who won the first Strictly Come Dancing uk competition in 2004?
Natasha Kaplinsky
Which Type of Diabetes can be prevented through Diet & Lifestyle?
Type 2
How many fast acting carbohydrates should be used to treat a hypo?
15-20g
Opened insulin should be discarded after how many days?
28
Capilliary blood glucose should be taken pre or post meal in order to titrate insulin and oral medications?
Pre-Meal
Which female artist holds the record for the most UK number 1s?
Madonna- 13
Can you name a more rare Type of Diabetes?
LADA
MODY
What is the only nutrient to directly affect the blood glucose?
Carbohydrate
What strength insulins are available in the UK?
100 units/ml
200 units/ml
300 units/ml
what should you do if a patient has hyperglycaemia?
consider if pre or post meal
consider if one off
refer to specialist team as appropriate
refer to dietitian as appropriate
What year was insulin discovered for the treatment of Diabetes?
1921