Diabetes 1
What other diseases are commonly associated with diabetes?
Hypertension and Dyslipidemia
What is the onset of rapid acting insulin?
Onset: 15 minutes (quickest onset)
What function should be closely monitored in people with diabetes?
Kidney function
What are the four major lifestyle changes to manage diabetes?
Healthy diet
Exercise and physical activity
Smoking cessation
Foot care
Diabetes health care cost in the Unites States (closest answer wins:)
$966 billion
What are the three types of diabetes?
type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes
What is the onset of Regular Insulin?
Onset: 30 minutes (30-60 mins before meal)
What is the recommended age for everyone to be screened for diabetes regardless of health or history?
35 and older
Recommended total time of weekly exercise?
150 minutes a week
30 mins a day
2.5 hrs weekly
Hypoglycemic symptoms can be treated with what? (multiple correct answers)
15-20 grams of glucose
Glucose tablets or gel
4 oz of juice or soda
1 tablespoon of sugar
What organ produces glucose from glycogen?
The liver
What is the onset of Intermediate Acting Basil Insulin?
2-4 hrs
Primary intervention for a person with diabetes?
Blood glucose monitoring
Two ways to administer insulin
Syringe & vial
Disposable prefilled insulin pen
Insulin pump
INH (Afreeza-rapid acting inhaled insulin)
Name an early symptom associated with hyperglycemia
Blurred vision
Polydipsia
Polyuria
Fatigue
Diagnosis of prediabetes includes what? (multiple correct answers)
A1C 5.7%-6.4%
Fasting glucose level of 100-125mg
Oral glucose tolerance test level 140-199mg
What is the onset of Long-Acting Insulin?
2 hrs
What is the first line of treatment for newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic?
Oral diabetic medication Metformin
What is the leading cause of death in diabetes?
Cardiovascular disease
What glycemic episode happens when the body cannot use glucose or fat for energy (no ketones produced), and blood sugar is over 600
HSS (Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state)
dry mouth, fruity breath, sob, n/v, Abd pain, confusion, coma
What hormone is released by both stress and diabetes causing blood sugars to rise?
Cortisol
What is the onset of Ultra-Long-Acting Insulin?
6 hours
Name one diabetic medication injectable that is NOT Insulin
Dulaglutide (Trulicity)
Exenatide (Byetta)
Liraglutide (Victoza)
Pramlintide (Symln)
What medications can raise blood glucose levels?
Immunosuppressants
Steroids
What toxic acid is produced when fat is broken down due to hyperglycemia?
ketones (which leads to DKA)
dry mouth, fruity breath, sob, n/v, Abd pain, confusion, coma