Diabetes Terms
What is the organ involved with diabetes?
Pancreas
What popular OT study demonstrated that a lifestyle redesign based approach was effective in improving HbA1c levels and diabetes related QOL?
The REAL Diabetes study (resilient, empowered, active living with diabetes)
What is the meaning of the Greek word for "glucose"?
sweet
Which diabetes is typically described as early onset diabetes?
Type I
Should food plans be individualized or generalized for a client?
Individualized
What is the term for high blood sugar?
Hyperglycemia
What does BFST stand for?
Behavioral Family Systems Therapy
How is blood glucose usually measured?
By pricking the finger
What spot are deaths due to diabetes in the top 10 leading causes of death in the US?
7th
What is the daily recommendation of fruits?
2 cups
What condition associated with diabetes causes black spots in the field of vision?
Diabetic Retinopathy
What study argued that "OTs may merit consideration in primary care given the increased prevalence in diabetes, workplace shortages, and the shift towards multidisciplinary, team-based approaches to chronic care management"?
REAL Diabetes study
What hormone serves to transport glucose in the body?
Insulin
88 million people (33%)
Is the daily recommendation of fruits or vegetables greater?
Vegetables (2.5 to 2 cups)
Being able to self-monitor blood glucose levels and manage nutrition and conditions associated with diabetes falls under what broad occupational category in the OTPF?
Health Management
Socially disadvantaged populations
What cells serve to release insulin in the pancreas?
Beta Cells
What body organs does diabetes typically effect? (Hint: 4 of them)
Heart, eyes, feet, and kidneys
What is the daily recommendation of sugar?
Less than 50 grams
What condition related to diabetes causes a lack of sensation at the extremities? (Feet or hands)
Peripheral neuropathy
What are the four components of BFST-D?
1) Problem solving training 2) Communication training 3) Cognitive restructuring methods 4) Functional structural family therapy
What value provided on the chart earlier signified a healthy blood sugar level for an individual was diabetes 1-2 hours after a meal?
Less than 180 mg/dL
How much medical costs and lost work wages in 2017 was attributed to Diabetes?
327 BILLION dollars
What is the daily recommendation of sodium?
less than 2,300 mg