PREVENTION
WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF DIABETIC PREVENTIONS
Diet and exercise.
What is the type of diabetes that genetic and environmental factors trigger
TYPE I
True or False: Diabetes can lead to cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, blindness, and nerve damage
TRUE
What is the requirement for diabetes control
BALANCE DIET, EXERCISE, MEDICATION
WHAT IS THE TYPE OF DIABETES THAT WEIGHT CONTROL AND INCREASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HELP PREVENT?
TYPE 2
True or False: Inactive individuals are at greater risk for type 2 diabetes
TRUE
How often should check A1C?
Every 3-6 months.
What is insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio?
One unit equals 15g of carbs.
What is the time frame recommended for daily physical activity?
30 minutes.
Obesity increases the risk for what type of diabetes?
TYPE 2
What is the type of complication that includes eye disease (retinopathy), kidney disease (nephropathy), nerve disease (neuropathy), circulatory disease (cardiovascular), amputation
Long term.
What should the patient do after receving a rapid acting insulin?
the patient should be instructed to eat no more than 5 to 15 minutes after injection
What is an example of a well-portioned meal?
chicken (protein), brown rice (grain), broccoli (vegetable), yogurt (calcium), mango (fruit)
What is the magic age that makes an individual at risk for type 2 diabetes
45
What are common heart problems people with diabetes are at risk for?
STROKE (HEART ATTACK) AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
why we need to rotate insulin injection sites?
To prevent Insulin Lipodystrophy.
What is the recommended daily portion of grains, vegetables, fruits, calcium, and protein.
6 oz of grains, 2 1/2 cups of vegetables, 2 cups of fruit, 3 cups of calcium rich foods, and 5 1/2 cups of protein daily.
What is a healthy person’s blood sugar usually between?
70-100 mg/dL
What are signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Cold and clammy, give me some candy.
Which oral diabettic medications should avoid for patients with UTI?
SGL-2 Inhibitors dapagliflozin (Forxiga) anagliflozin (Invokana)