Prevention
Lahey's normal blood sugar range
What is 70 to 100
Type of diabetes that genetic and environmental factors trigger
Type I diabetes
Dehydration, weakness, leg cramps, vision problems and an altered level of conciousness are symptoms of
HHS (Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome)
Novolog is this type of insulin
What is Rapid Acting?
The organ involved with Diabetes
What is the pancreas
Two types of diabetes prevention
what is primary and secondary
Magic age that makes an individual at risk for type 2 diabetes
What is 40?
Cardiac medication that may increase blood sugar
What is beta-blocker?
Meal planning, weight loss and exercise are this level of treatment
What is first
Hormone involved with Diabetes
What is insulin?
Three common cardiovascular health problems that diabetics are at increased risk for
Stroke, heart attack and high blood pressure
Biggest risk factor for neuropathy
What is poor blood sugar control
Best method to administer insulin in a patient with DKA
What is intravenous adminstration
If someone presents with diaphoresis, shakiness, mood changes and confusion, you should suspect
What is hypoglycemia
Name of the best diagnostic test for monitoring long-term glucose control
What is Hemoglobin A1C?
Frequency of cholesterol and LDL monitoring for diabetics
What is yearly
Two modifiable risk factors for diabetes
Weight
Physical Activity
Alcohol intake
Smoke cessation
Life style change that discourages the development of diabetic neuropathy
What is smoke cessation
Is someone presents with polydipsia, polyuria, headache and fruity smelling breath, you suspect
What is hyperglycemia
Goal LDL cholesterol in a diabetic patient
What is less than 100
Medication class that decreases inflammation, reduces pain and causes elevated blood sugar
What are steroids
A life threatening complications of diabetes that occurs mainly in patients with Type I Diabetes
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Type of insulin therapy provides continuous low-level secretion between meals and through the night
Basal (lantus)
Mellitus is latin for
What is sweet as honey