Etiology
Two major types of factors contribute to the development of Type 2 diabetes
What is genetic and environmental factors?
What does the pancreas initially do when the body becomes insulin resistant?
What is produces more insulin to compensate?
Medical term for excessive thirst
What is Polydipsia?
How many minutes of physical activity per week are recommended for prevention?
What is 150min?
What is the #1 first-line treatment for Type 2 diabetes?
What is lifestyle modifications?
Condition that causes the body’s cells to stop responding effectively to insulin
What is insulin resistance?
What happens to beta cells after long-term compensating for insulin resistance?
They fatigue and decrease insulin secretion.
Name one early symptom of Type 2 diabetes.
What is polyuria, polydipsia, fatigue, blurred vision, recurrent infections, weight loss?
Name one dietary change that can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
What is increase fiber, reduce sugar, limit carbs, reduce saturated fats.
What type of eating plan is recommended to help manage blood sugar levels?
What is a balanced, healthy diet (such as limiting sugar and increasing whole foods)?
Name one lifestyle behavior that increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
What is physical inactivity, high-calorie diet, high-carb diet, or obesity?
Which organ continues releasing glucose into the bloodstream even when it’s not needed?
What is the liver?
Frequent urination is known as.
Polyuria
Name two substances that should be limited to prevent Type 2 diabetes.
What is smoking and alcohol?
What measurement should patients monitor daily at home?
What is Glucose?
Dysfunction of this pancreatic cell contributes to decreased insulin production
What is Beta Cells (B-cells)?
Long-term elevated glucose levels damage what parts of the body
What is blood vessels and organs.
Why do diabetic patients experience slow wound healing?
What is poor circulation and impaired immune response due to high glucose?
Routine screenings should especially be performed in what population?
What is high-risk individuals?
Which vital sign must be controlled to reduce complications like stroke?
What is blood pressure?
Explain how high-calorie, high-carbohydrate diets contribute to the development of insulin resistance.
What is excess glucose overloads cells, leading to decreased insulin sensitivity over time?
Put these in the correct order:
Beta-cell fatigue
Organ damage
Insulin resistance
Increased insulin production
What is:
1. Insulin Resistance
2. Increased insulin production
3. Beta-cell fatigue
4.Organ damage
Which symptom may occur despite normal eating patterns due to improper glucose use?
What is unexplained weight loss?
Which macronutrient should be increased to help regulate blood sugar and improve satiety in individuals at risk for Type 2 diabetes
What is fiber?
True or False: Medication alone is enough to control Type 2 diabetes.
What is False, lifestyle changes are essential?