DM complications
2 conditions that develop faster
atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis
foot injuries may not be noticed due to this
neuropathy
when BG decreases after meals; below 50
reactive hypoglycemia
damage to small vessels of kidneys
nephropathy
do not apply lotion in this area
between toes
how pancreas responds to eating
overproduction of insulin
damage to small vessels of the eye
retinopathy
frequency for inspecting feet
daily
s/s of reactive hypoglycemia
fright ot fright, shaking, sweating, palpitation, H/A, chills, confusion
damage to nerves
neuropathy
diabetes is the leading cause of nontraumatic ____________
amputation
tx for reactive hypoglycemia
small frequent meals, no fasting, no simple sugars
delayed stomach emptying
gastroparesis
a diabetic pt. should never do this with their feet
go barefoot
foods to eat
high fiber, complex carbs, protiens