Pathophysiology
What is glucose?
sugar, body needs it to survive, fuels cells in your body
90% of patient of diabetes patient suffer from this form of diabetes
Answer: Type 2 diabetes
What is he lifestyle factor involving little physical activity raises diabetes risk
sedentary lifestyle
There prevalence rates of diabetes in indigenous populations is decreasing.
What are the 3 types of diabetes
Type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, Gestational diabetes
Why is insulin important?
It moves glucose into cells, this helps reduce sugar levels in blood
what does hypoglycemia mean
Low blood sugar
What exercise regiment is best for a diabetic
aerobic is best (helps the body use insulin), includes walking running.
On average diabetes shortens a person lifespan by 15 years.
what is type 1 diabetes is caused by?
pancreatic beta cell destruction. (no insulin production)
What does beta cells of the pancreas secrete?
Insulin
True or false. Type 2 diabetes can be can be preventable and complications can be minimized through life style changes
What are the causes the lead to a rise of diabetes in the indigenous population
Barriers to a healthy diet, food insecurity, decrease in hunting and gathering traditional foods, obesity.
Sedentary lifestyle is associated with a decrease in susceptibility for diabetes.
answer. False: It increases susceptibility of diabetes
10% of diabetes patients experience this from of diabetes
Answer: Type 1 diabetes
What does the term hyperglycemia mean?
high sugar levels in blood
What is the main problem in type 2 diabetes
the body cannot use insulin properly
what are signs of hypoglycemia and what would you suggest an individual eat when experiencing the symptoms.
sweaty, cold, clammy, and to eat a simple carb.
There is underreporting of indigenous men with diabetes
true
What is the treatment for TYPE 1 diabetes
insulin
What is the function of glucagon
helps with blood sugar levels. causes the liver to turn glycogen into glucose. increase blood sugar levels.
what tests are used to monitor glucose levels.
Short-term: casual plasma glucose, oral glucose tolerance, fasting plasma glucose. Long term: glycated Hb (HbA1c)
Explain the thrifty gene theory.
Thrifty gene theory: The theory hypothesizes that to survive in the past, hunters and individuals experiencing famine developed a gene that stores energy as body fat. Therefore, modern sedentary lifestyle and diet leads to a genetic predisposition of developing diabetes. Populations identified with this tendency includes Indigenous people
Thrifty gene theory: The theory hypothesizes that to survive in the past, hunters and individuals experiencing famine developed a gene that stores energy as body fat. Therefore, modern sedentary lifestyle and diet leads to a genetic predisposition of developing diabetes. Populations identified with this tendency includes Indigenous people True or false?
True
What are the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia? remember the 3ps
polydipsia, polyphagia, polydipsia