Risk Factors
This type of lifestyle increases your risk of developing diabetes
What is sedentary
Getting tested for prediabetes allows for early intervention to prevent the onset of this disease:
What is type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes make insulin, but their body can't recognize the insulin or use it properly, this is known as
what is insulin resistance
Hemoglobin A1C provides a 3-month average of this level
What is blood glucose?
This happens when blood sugar drops dangerously low
What is hypoglycemia?
High blood pressure increases risk for this condition
What is type 2 diabetes?
Eating a diet that consists of THIS, can reduce the risk of developing diabetes
fruits, vegetables
Self monitoring of blood glucose helps maintain glycemic goals it should be checked how often
What is 4x a day
Sulfonylureas (glipizide) stimulates the release of insulin by punching this organ in the face
What is pancreas
Nerve damage caused by diabetes is known as this:
What is neuropathy
Smoking cessation, exercise, and diet are examples of
What are modifiable risk factors
Getting 150 minutes of this per week can improve diabetes management
What is exercise?
This organ produces the hormones insulin and glucagon which regulate blood sugar
What is the pancreas?
Metformin works by reducing glucose production in this organ
What is the liver?
Hyperglycemic Events (3 P's)
What are Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia
Non-modifiable risk factors factors for type 2 diabetes
What is family history, race/ethnic background, and age
This exercise helps improve insulin sensitivity
What is cardiovascular exercise
You can obtain a 2hr blood glucose reading after drinking this
75g of glucose
When mixing insulins, it is important to draw them in this order
What is clear to cloudy
The Big 4
What are Heart Disease, Stroke, Renal Failure, and DKA.
Women who develop this during pregnancy are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later
What is gestational diabetes
Men and Women should limit their alcohol consumption to this amount
What is 1 for women and 2 for men
Diabetes may cause slow healing wounds due to
what is poor circulation
This type of insulin has an onset of 30min-1hr
What is short acting (regular)
A gradual onset of dry skin, N/V, headache, polyuria, and weakness are signs of
Hyperglycemia