Diabetes Type I
What is the cause of type I?
What are the 2 kinds of treatments type II require?
1. Scheduled monitoring blood tests
2. TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY! (exercise and dietary adjustments)
What are the most common causes of hypoglycemia?
Not eating enough, taking TOO MUCH insulin or diabetes medication, increasing activity without increasing glucose or food intake
TRUE OR FALSE: Hyperglycemia is NOT connected to diabetes.
False. In people who have diabetes glucose tends to build up, causing hyperglycemia.
Who's the early bird and who's the night owl?
Sierra is the early bird, she gets the worm!!
Megan is the night owl, watching your every move!!
3 Common Symptoms
Fainting, shortness of breath, sweating, loss of conscience, blurry vision
TRUE OR FALSE: Type II is a reversible.
True
HYPO- less of
GLYC- measure of sugar in blood
-EMIA- refers to the blood
Which one of us could eat a whole jar of pickles?
Megan, salty food gal!
What treatment would a dental office ALWAYS provide?
ACE Inhibitor or Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, could be known as an insulin shot or glucose gel
What are the causes of type II?
What is in the medical emergency kit for this kind of emergency?
Glucose
What's the difference of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia is the increase of glucose in the blood stream.
Hypoglycemia is the decrease of the glucose level in the blood.
Sierra, she's 26!!
Periodontal Gum Disease
What is the normal range of glucose level count when fasting, as a diabetic?
126+
less than 60 mL per dL or < 60 mL per dL
How many people in the US have diabetes and deal with hyperglycemia?
1 in 10 people have diabetes and can experience hyperglycemia
Who has more pets?
TRICK QUESTION!!! IT'S TIED! We both have 2 dogs!