ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
TYPES OF DIABETES
DEFINITIONS
DIABETIC VALUES
DIABETIC TX
100
Commonly known as "The Master Gland" of the Endocrine System.
What is the Pituitary Gland?
100
When the Pancreas no longer produces insulin.
What is Type I or (Juvenile Onset) Diabetes?
100
The primary job of the gland.
What is produce hormones that help the body function?
100
The normal range of blood glucose.
What is 70 - 110?
100
Item that can be eliminated from the diet to improve high blood glucose or "Hyperglycemia" results.
What are carbohydrates?
200
Located on top of the kidneys, these glands help regulate their function.
What are the Adrenal Glands?
200
When the Pancreas makes insulin but the body is resistant to it.
What is Type II or (Adult Onset) Diabetes?
200
The primary definition of a hormone.
What is a chemical substance that is required for body functioning.
200
Range not to be exceeded even after eating.
What is 140?
200
Item to consume to improve low blood glucose or "Hypoglycemia".
What are Protein and Carb combinations?
300
The glands where the majority of blood glucose regulation occurs.
What is the Pancreas?
300
The type of Diabetes that occurs during pregnancy.
What is Gestational Diabetes?
300
Name three commonly known hormones.
What are Insulin, Thyroid and Adrenaline?
300
The test that tell where glucose has been for the last three months.
What is A1C?
300
Recognize or list some symptoms of low blood sugar.
What are weakness, shakiness, sweaty, fast pulse, hunger, confusion, coma?
400
The major commonly known female gland.
What are the Ovaries?
400
When Glucose levels are high and a person is on the path to development of full blown Diabetes Mellitus.
What is Pre Diabetes?
400
The definition of Diabetes.
What is a Pancreas is deficient or unable to produce insulin?
400
The number that a diabetic person in good control should never exceed.
What is 7?
400
The best way for a diabetic to control their condition.
What is check the blood glucose level?
500
The major male glands.
What are the testes?
500
Give two names for Diabetes: the Layman's Terms and the Medical Terminology.
What are "Sugar" and "Hyperglycemia"?
500
The primary job of insulin.
What is Insulin is needed to get glucose into the cells for energy and growth?
500
The chance of having an MI (Heart Attack) or CVA (Stroke) with the diagnosis of Diabetes.
What is 2--4 times more likely?
500
Name the main causes of blood glucose being too high.
What are too little insulin/pills or too much food?
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