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Complication Prevention
Hypoglycemia & Emotions
Hyperglycemia
Nutrition
Miscellaneous
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By exercising regularly, eating healthy, checking my blood sugar, taking my medications and following up with my doctor, i am _________ my risk for complications.
What is lowering my risk for complications?
100
The general number of carbs i should eat if my blood sugar is low.
What is 15 grams?
100
These are the 3 P's signs and symptoms of diabetes and hyperglycemia.
What are polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia?
100
This nutrient is healthy for me, but causes my blood sugar to rise, especially if i eat too much of it. Examples include grains, fruit, and starchy vegetables.
What are carbohydrates?
100
This device tells me what my blood sugar is and it is recommended that i use it 2-4 times a day.
What is a glucometer?
200
The number 1 complication of diabetes.
What is heart disease?
200
The worry about my ability to control things, it raises my blood sugar.
What is stress?
200
When a client takes this insulin, they must eat within 15 minutes so it should only be given when the client's tray is served.
What are the rapid acting insulins Aspart (Novolog), Lispro (Humolog), Glulisine (Apidra)?
200
Foods commonly found in the aisles of grocery stores in boxes, bags and cans that cause my blood sugar to rise rapidly.
What are processed foods?
200
This situation is aprogressive increase in blood sugar from HS to am. It is seen when NPH is given before dinner & is prevented by giving at HS.
What is insulin weaning?
300
If i use a mirror to look at these daily, i can reduce my risk of complications.
What are feet?
300
Losing interest in things i used to love, feeling down and not wanting to do anything.
What is depression?
300
A byproduct of fat breakdown which occurs when a client with no insulin production does not take their insulin.
What are ketoacids?
300
The amount of short or rapid acting insulin a client gives themselves if they ingest 72 grams of carbohydrates in a meal using the intensive method of insulin administration.
What is 4 units?
300
This situation causes an increase in blood glucose around 3am due to the release of growth hormone
What is Dawn Phenomena?
400
The name of one lab test that helps me identify my risk for overall diabetes complications.
What is HA1C ?
400
The ounces of juice i have to drink to equal 15 grams of carbohydrates.
What is 4 ounces?
400
A respiratory compensatory action that occurs in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
What are deep and rapid Kussmal's respirations?
400
Avocadoes, olive oil and almonds are examples of this and they are good for my heart.
What are monounsaturated fats?
400
A client with diabetes should NOT exercise if these conditions exist.
What is a Glucose greater than 250 with ketones in the urine?
500
When i have diabetes, my risk for having this doubles.
What is a heart attack?
500
The hormone that is given by injection when you find someone unconscious from a low blood sugar. People with Type 1 or who are on insulin should have this.
What is glucagon?
500
This long acting insulin is used to maintain a basal level of insulin in the body and does not have a peak time.
What are Lantus & Ultralente insulins
500
A loss of this amount of weight can significantly reduce blood sugar levels.
What is 10%?
500
The client should perform all of the following when these conditions exist: Notify HCP that you are ill Monitor glucose at least q 4’ Test urine for ketones if gl > 250 q 4 hrs Continue to take insulin/oral meds Drink 8-12 oz of sugar free liquids q 1’ wa Continue to eat regular meals If unable to eat, consume more easily tolerated fools/liquids = in CHO content to your usual meals Call if: Persistent n/v, illness > 1-2 days, pt can’t take fluids Moderate or large ketones > 24 hrs BS > 250 BS elevated after 2 doses of supplemental insulin T of 101.5 or increasing fever, or fever > 24 hrs
What are the Sick Day Rules