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This serious complication of diabetes occurs when the body starts breaking down fat for energy due to the lack of insulin, leading to the production of ketones and dangerous levels of acidity in the blood.
What is
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
A blood pressure reading below 120/80 mmHg is considered normal and healthy.
What is
normal blood pressure?
These medications, such as atorvastatin and simvastatin, are commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
What are statins?
This device is used for patients who need low-flow oxygen and consists of two prongs that fit into the nostrils.
What is
a nasal cannula?
Children who meet any of the following criteria—Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, underinsured, or American Indian or Alaska Native—are eligible for this vaccine program.
What is
VFC eligibility?
A common target for people with diabetes to maintain their A1c level, often recommended by healthcare providers to prevent complications.
What is
What is less than 7%?
The higher number in a blood pressure reading, representing the pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts and pumps blood.
What is
What is the systolic pressure?
Common warning signs of this event include chest pain, shortness of breath, and nausea.
What is
A Heart Attack?
When oxygen levels in the blood drop significantly, this part of the body is often the first to experience impaired function, which can lead to confusion, dizziness, or loss of consciousness.
What is
the brain?
This type of insurance covers the cost of vaccines for individuals, including vaccines recommended for children, adults, and travel-related immunizations.
What is
private insurance?
High blood sugar levels over time can cause damage to the kidneys, leading to this condition.
What is
diabetic nephropathy?
This phenomenon, where patients experience high blood pressure readings in a clinical setting but not at home, is commonly known as.
What is
What is white coat hypertension?
This "bad" type of cholesterol can build up in the walls of arteries, contributing to atherosclerosis.
What is
LDL (low-density lipoprotein)?
When oxygen levels fall below 85%, this can indicate severe hypoxemia and may lead to life-threatening complications like organ dysfunction.
What is
severe hypoxemia?
This state-based system stores and manages immunization records for individuals, ensuring that health providers have accurate and up-to-date vaccination information.
What is the Colorado Immunization Information System (CIIS)?
This chronic condition occurs when the body either does not produce enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces, resulting in high blood sugar levels.
What is
diabetes mellitus?
This condition, known as high blood pressure, is defined as consistently having a blood pressure reading at or above 130/80 mmHg.
What is hypertension?
This condition is characterized by abnormally high levels of fat in the blood, which can contribute to atherosclerosis and heart disease.
What is hyperlipidemia?
This respiratory condition, often caused by an infection or chronic disease like emphysema, can lead to low oxygen levels in the blood.
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
This injection site is commonly used for intramuscular (IM) vaccines, including the flu vaccine, in adults and older children.
What is
the deltoid muscle (upper arm)?
Being overweight, having a sedentary lifestyle, and having a family history of diabetes are common this for developing Type 2 diabetes.
What are risk factors?
This condition occurs when blood pressure is too low, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, and fatigue.
What is
hypotension?
high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, obesity, and a family history of heart disease.
What are
Risk factors for CVD?
This chronic respiratory condition, often associated with smoking, causes damage to the air sacs in the lungs, leading to low oxygen levels and potential need for long-term oxygen therapy.
What is
emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
The MMRV vaccine is administered using this route, which involves injecting the vaccine into the tissue just beneath the skin.
What is
the subcutaneous (SC) route?