Signs and Symptoms
Symptom of hyperglycemia
What is increased thirst or polydipsia, increased appetite or polyphagia, and increased urination or polyuria
Your type I diabetes patient notes her continuous glucose monitor reads 251. What should you do?
What is discontinue exercise
What is the recommended way to test for ketones?
What is using a urine or blood ketone test at home
When should a physician be notified of hyperglycemia?
When blood glucose is consistently high or worsening despite management
What is the fasting glucose number that indicates that the patient is hyperglycemic
What is >250
What is the best way to treat type II diabetes
What is weight loss, increased physical activity and balanced diet
Why should a glucometer be checked for malfunction?
What is preventing incorrect readings that could misguide treatment?
When should a Medical Assist be called at x4560?
When a patient’s condition worsens or blood sugar continues rising
The difference between Type I and Type II Diabetes?
Type I is autoimmune and natural immunity destroys the ability to naturally produce insulin. Type II is hormonal and is considered insulin resistance.
For a patient with type II and a fasting glucose of 300, why should BG be reassessed 15 minutes after starting exercise?
What is to closely monitor if pt has a spike in glucose and if exercise should be terminated
What BG level requires postponing exercise for type 1 diabetics?
What is a postprandial BG > 300 mg/dL?
Why should an endocrinologist be consulted for medication adjustments?
What is ensuring the correct balance of insulin, diet, and activity
What does D for disability stand for in an ABCD mnemonic?
What is disability
Why must higher-intensity exercise be postponed until BG < 250 mg/dL?
What is the risk of increasing blood glucose further due to stress hormones
What signs suggest a blood glucose monitor is malfunctioning?
What are inconsistent readings, errors, or unusually high/low
What symptoms of hyperglycemia require immediate medical attention
What are nausea, vomiting, confusion, extreme thirst, and shortness of breath
What lab test is indicated if a patient complains of dizziness?
What is blood glucose
What dietary changes can help manage BG levels during exercise?
What are eating balanced carbs, protein, and avoiding high glycemic foods pre-exercise?
What documentation is required for blood glucose levels
What is recording all blood glucose values and changes during sessions
Why is reinforcing hydration crucial before, during, and after exercise?
What is preventing dehydration, which can worsen hyperglycemia