Diabetic Terms
WHAT IS THE HORMONE INVOLVED WITH DIABETES
INSULIN
WHAT FEMALE ISSUE CAN PUT SOMEONE AT RISK FOR TYPE 2 DM ?
PCOS
What are the symptoms of high blood sugar level?
•Increase in thirst
•Urinating frequently
•Nausea
•Dry mouth
•Fruit-like breath odor
•Fatigue
•Blurred vision
•Rapid heartbeat
TRUE OR FALSE
THERE IS A CURE FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES, BUT IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE
FALSE!!! THERE IS NO CURE
WHAT IS THE ORGAN INVOLVED WITH DIABETES
PANCREAS
WHAT ARE TWO OF THE MOST IMPORTANT RISK FACTORS
POSITIVE FAMILY HISTORY AND OBESITY
JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE TYPE 1 MEANS YOU WILL DEVELOP TYPE 2
NO
TRUE OR FALSE
TYPE TWO DIABETICS DO NOT USE RAPID ACTING INSULIN
FALSE
WHAT IS THE CURRENT TERM FOR WHAT WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AS ADULT ONSELT DIABETES
TYPE 2 DIABETES
WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE ARE MOST AT RISK FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES
INACTIVE PEOPLE
Which diabetes drug acts by decreasing the amount of glucose produced by the liver?
Metformin
TRUE OR FALSE
BALANCE OF DIET, EXERCISE, MEDICATION - YOU ONLY NEED ONE OF THESE TO HELP TREAT DM 2
FALSE
WHAT IS THE TERM FOR HIGH BLOOD SUGAR
HYPERGLYCEMIA
MOST PEOPLE WITH TYPE 2 DM ARE NORMALLY?
OVERWEIGHT
What are common heart problems diabetics are at risk for
STROKE (HEART ATTACK) AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
TRUE OR FALSE
A HEALTHY BLOOD SUGAR IS USUALLY BETWEEN 70 - 110
TRUE
WHAT ARE THE 3 P's THAT PTS WITH DIABETES WILL OFTEN TO EXPERIENCE
POLYURIA
POLYDIPSIA
POLYPHAGIA
What is the magic age that makes an individual at risk for type 2 diabetes
40
What is the short-term complication that rapid intake of sugar corrects
HYPOGLYCEMIA
TRUE OR FALSE
ORAL HYPOGLYCEMICS IS NOT USES TO LOWER BLOOD SUGAR.
FALSE