DIABETES
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
Diabetes mellitus is defined by persistent elevation of this blood value.
What is glucose?
Type 1 diabetes results from autoimmune destruction of these pancreatic cells.
What is beta cells?
Blood glucose reading below this threshold is classified as hypoglycemia.
What is 70 mg/ dL?
Recommended weekly minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for diabetic patients per ADA.
What is 150 min/ week.
Emergency first treatment for a conscious patient with blood glucose of 55 mg/dL.
What is 15 g of a quick acting carbohydrate.
(6 oz regular soda, 6 lifesavers, or 6 oz orange juice)
This lab test reflects average blood glucose over the past 2–3 months.
What is Hgb A1C?
Type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy and typically resolves postpartum.
What is Gestational Diabetes?
The classic breathing pattern observed in a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis.
What is Kussmaul respirations?
The teaching strategy where patients repeat instructions back in their own words.
What is the teach back strategy?
This medication is administered IM or SQ for a patient unconscious from severe hypoglycemia.
What is 1 mg glucagon.
ADA 2024 fasting blood glucose target range for adults with diabetes.
What is 80 - 130 mg/ dL?
In Type 1 DM, this absolute deficiency requires lifelong replacement therapy.
What is insulin?
Three classic "polys" that form the hallmark triad of uncontrolled hyperglycemia.
What is polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia?
Patients should perform this daily self-care task to prevent diabetic foot complications.
What is daily foot checks?
Two critical priority interventions in the emergent management of DKA.
What is establish IV access and begin IV fluid and electrolyte replacement.