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DM
LECTURE FALL
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Diabetes Type 1 | Insulin dependent, formally called juvenile onset, familial tendency, beta cell destruction |
| Diabetes Type 2 | Sedentary Lifestyle, Average age 50, usually occurs with insulin resistance |
| Hypoglycemia | Tremors, Irritability, Confusion, Tachycardia, Tiredness |
| Hyperglycemia | BS>200 random, BS>126 fasting, weight loss, Polyuria |
| Duration | Time insulin continues to lower blood glucose |
| Rapid or short acting Insulin | Humalog/Novalog, quick onset, need meal quickly |
| Hgb A1C | glycosylated, true indicator of BG control |
| Insulin | Hormone released by beta cells of pancreas, allows glucose to enter the cell, prevents glycogen production by the liver |
| Polyneuropathy | Development of a diabetic ulcer Inadequate vascular supply- main cause of poor healing |