Endocrine system
The Endocrine System is made up?
what are glands in different areas of the body
Levels of hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone
what is decrease
When hearing “sweat and fruity breath” your mind should directly go to WHAT!!!
what is Diabetes
gestational diabetes can WHAT after pregnancy?
what is go away
or develop into type 2 diabetes
The intake of carbohydrates, including bread, potatoes, grains, pasta, and sugars Must be
what is regulated
Glands are organs that produce and secrete chemicals are called?
what are hormones
Insulin production
what is lessens
Diabetes is common in people with
what is
a family history of the illness
the elderly
people who are obese
Pre-diabetes occurs when a person’s blood glucose levels are
what is above normal but not high enough for a diagnosis
In a passive range of motion exercises, the patient does not
what is perform any movement themselves
Hormones are chemicals substances created by the body that
what is control numerous body functions
The body is less able to
what is handle stress
when does diabetes occur
occurs when the pancreas produces too little insulin or does not properly use insulin
Pregnant women who have never had diabetes before but who have high blood sugar (glucose) levels during pregnancy are said to have
gestational diabetes
Doses are calculated exactly. They are given at the same time each day. PCT’s are not allowed to
what is inject insulin
Hormones are carried through
what is blood
Name three signs or symptoms of aging in the endocrine system
what is
Headache
Weakness
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Irritability
Sweating/ excessive perspiration
Change in “normal” behavior
Confusion
Change in mobility
Change in sensation
Numbness or tingling in arms or legs
Weight gain, weight loss
Loss of appetite or increased appetite
Increased thirst
Frequent urination or any change in urine output
Hunger
Dry skin
Skin breakdown
Sweet fruity breath
Sluggishness or fatigue
Hyperactivity
Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in
what are children and young adults
Gangrene can lead to?
what is amputation
A fingerstick blood glucose test is one type of blood test that may be used to check
what is blood sugar
Name 1 of the three given types of endocrine disorders or conditions
what are
1. Adrenal insufficiency (Addison's diseases)
2. Cushing's disease
3. Gigantism
How can the PCT help!
what is
encourage proper nutrition
try to eliminate or reduce stressors.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough or use enough
what is insulin
What is Gangrene?
what is Dead tissue caused by an infection or lack of blood flow
two-parter
1. Proper foot care is vitally important for people with diabetes. People with diabetes have bad circulation. Even a small sore on the leg or foot can grow into a large wound that may
2. This can result in
1. what is not heal
2. what is amputation