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Diabetes
Med Surg 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Diabetes | Disease marked by a high level of blood glucose as a result of defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both |
| 3 P's of Diabetes | Polyuria, polyphasia (increased hunger), polydipsia (increased thirst) |
| Blindness, end-stage kidney disease, amputations, cv disease, stroke, dental disease, sexual dysfunction | Diabetes can lead to |
| Diabetes Risk factors | Genetics, toxins, viruses, obesity, HTN, pancreatitis, and Cushing's disease |
| Diabetes Type I | Autoimmune and idiopathic; no insulin produced; rapid onset; thin/underweight pts |
| Diabetes Type II | Insulin resistance; increased glucose production, decreased insulin secretion; slow onset |
| Metabolic Syndrome | Results from abdominal obesity, hypoglycemia, HTN, Lipids (Triglycerides >150 & HDL <40-50) |
| Hyperglycemia | Higher than normal glucose levels |
| Type II | Results in hyperglycemia; also affects fat, protein, and E metabolism |
| Normal Blood Sugar Level | 70-110 before meal; <140 after meal |
| Normal Hypoglycemia | <70 (could be higher in some patients) |
| Simple carbs | Fast; give first (cake icing or juice or skim milk) ~15-20min |
| Complex carbs | Slow; give second (peanut butter) ~30-90min |
| Protein | Give third ~3-4h |
| Fat | Give fourth ~6-8h |
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