Anatomy
What is glucose?
Glucose is a necessary fuel source for the body
Which type of diabetes mellitus affects pregnant women, onset between 24th-28th week
Gestational Diabetes
Which emergency is due to a person's excessively elevated blood glucose levels?
hyperglycemic emergency
What types of medical devices are helpful for patients with TYPE 2 diabetes?
Continuous Glucose Monitors
In gestational diabetes, maternal glucose levels typically return to normal shortly after the birth. True or false?
True
A hormone that is critical in the absorption of glucose into the body is...?
Which type of diabetes is considered autoimmune meaning the body attacks itself, destroying the cells.
Type 1
Which condition is treated with oral glucose or sugary juice/foods?
Hypoglycemic episodes
Which type of diabetes typically utilize insulin pumps?
Increased urine output/thirst if typically a sign of [blank type of diabetes] in children
Type 1
Insulin is produced in what organ?
Pancreas
In type 1 diabetes, the body makes insulin but the receptors have failed, are desensitized, or are too far/few in between. True or False?
False- in type 2 diabetes this occurs.
A patient presents with a rapid and weak pulse, dizziness, and appears to be aggravated and clammy. What type of emergency would you suspect?
Hypoglycemic episode
What requirement(s) must be met before administering oral glucose to a hypoglycemic patient
1. Patient must be conscious
2. Patient must be able to protect their airway
What other conditions are individuals with diabetes more susceptible to? Name 2
Hypertension, strokes, neuropathy, eye problems, etc.
The brain has multiple energy sources to use if glucose is not available. True or false?
False. The brain can only utilize glucose as a fuel source.
Which type of diabetes mellitus typically utilizes medications to lower glucose levels or flush out excess glucose?
Type 2
You interact with a patient who is a newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic. You notice the patient's breath is fruity and they are complaining of being thirsty. What condition should you suspect?
Hyperglycemic episode
What testing option do we have available to test blood glucose levels in the field?
You are treating a patient who is experiencing a hypoglycemic episode. When you request the family to get you some juice from the kitchen, they bring you a diet soda. Is this an adequate option for your patient?
No- artificial sugar does not improve hypoglycemic episodes. Candy, juice, sugar sources must be true sugar, not low calorie/or diet alternatives.
What cell type within the pancreas create insulin?
Beta Cells within the pancreatic islets
Which type of diabetes causes excess amounts of urine due to fluid imbalances in the body.
Diabetes Insipidus
*multiple answers may be applicable*
The patient may be experiencing a hypoglycemic OR hyperglycemic episode. Both conditions can lead to unresponsiveness/coma
Name 1 medication that is commonly utilized by patients who have type 2 diabetes (insulin is not an option).
Metformin, Glipizide, SGLT2 (Jardiance/Farxiga), Ozempic, etc.
Part of Insulin's function is to also trigger [blank location] which tells us we are full.