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True Blood (Diagnostics)

Management 101
Kids & Teens
100
Have patients check these daily
What are feet
100
"I'm peeing all the time, thirsty, and hungry"
What is polyuria, polydipsia, & polyphagia" Classic symptoms or Hyperglycemia
100
Diagnostic when greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL
What is a fasting blood glucose
100
Focus nutritional education on managing this type of macronutrient
What are carbohydrates
100
The only two medications FDA approved for children and adolescents
What is metformin and insulin
200
26 million Americans affected, 79 million Americans at risk, More prominent in ethnic populations
What is epidemiology
200
"I feel numbness, tingling, & burning in my hands and feet"
What is peripheral neuropathy or paresthesias
200
Tested q3months to assess long term control of blood glucose; goal is generally <7%
What is a hemoglobin A1c
200
Drug of choice & correct dosage for initial treatment of T2DM in adults
What is Metformin 500 mg BID
200
Assess adolescent females for this condition, which includes a cluster of symptoms that include acne, hirsutism, and menstrual irregularities
What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
300
This diagnosis must be ruled out in order to manage T2DM appropriately
What is T1DM 250.01
300
>140/90 mmHg
What is hypertension
300
Tested annually for the presence of kidney damage
What is microalbumin
300
Referral to this specialist in indicated to monitor affects of hyperglycemia on the retina
What is an ophthalmologist
300
Puberty, birth control pills, and pregnancy all have this type of effect on insulin resistance
What is increased insulin resistance
400
This differential includes a cluster of symptoms that includes excess abdominal fat, HLD, HTN, & elevated blood glucose levels
What is Metabolic syndrome 277.7
400
Weight is greater than the 85th percentile or a BMI > 25 kg/m
What is overweight
400
Diagnostic when greater than 200 mg/dL with the presence of classic symptoms
What is a random plasma glucose
400
Consultation is required with this specialist when blood glucose is not well controlled
What is an endocrinologist
400
One of two possible factors that can affect adolescent's adherence to their diabetic regimen
What is depression and peer pressure
500
Genetics, Lifestyle, Obesity, & Chronic steroid therapy
What is etiology of T2DM
500
An area of hyperpigmentation indicating insulin resistance
What is acanthosis nigricans (AN)
500
Used to differentiate between type 1 and type 2
What is c-peptide
500
The ACSM recommends all individuals exercise for this amount of time each week
What is 150 minutes/week
500
An ideal way to manage children and adolescents with busy lifestyles
What is consistency