Pathophysiology
Hormone that allows glucose to enter cells to be used for energy.
What is insulin?
Theses 3 symptoms are known as the "P's" of diabetes.
What are polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia?
This is the most common blood test used to diagnose type 2 diabetes.
What is an A1C blood test?
This insulin is the only type that can be given via IV.
What is regular insulin?
This is the "key" to managing type 2 diabetes.
What is diet?
The body breaking down fat to use for energy is known as this.
What is lipolysis?
Increased urination is also called this.
What is polyuria?
An A1C result above what percentage is indicative of diabetes.
What is 6.5%?
A blood sugar drop that occurs between 2-3 a.m. is known as this.
What is the somogyi effect?
This can help patients understand their blood sugar trends.
What is glucose monitoring?
Glucose in the urine is known as this.
What is glycosuria?
Increased thirst is also called this.
What is polydipsia?
This test is used to diagnose gestational diabetes in pregnant women.
What is an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test?
A blood sugar reading of this number or less indicates hypoglycemia.
What is 60 mg/dL?
You are at risk for diabetic ketoacidosis if your blood sugar is above this number.
What is 240 mg/dL?
This can happen if type 2 diabetes is uncontrolled.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis?
Increased appetite is also called this.
What is polyphagia?
A patient needs to avoid food and drink (except water) for this long before a Fasting Plasma Glucose blood test.
What is 8 hours?
This is the most common life-threatening condition that demands urgent nursing considerations.
What is hypoglycemia?
The ADA recommends a calorie deficit of _____ per day for weight loss.
What is 500?
This deep rapid breathing pattern is a response to diabetic ketoacidosis.
What is Kussmaul respirations?
Diabetics can have tingling and numbness in these places.
What are the hands and feet?
A blood glucose level above what is indicative of diabetes.
What is 200 mg/dL?
This area of the body is where we are most likely to see neuropathy and decreased wound healing.
What is the feet?
This percent of a diabetic's calories should come from complex carbohydrates.
What is 50%?