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Diabetes study notes

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Type 1 Diabetes   little to no insulin is produced  
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Type 2 Diabetes   insulin resistance and/or insulin shortage  
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Glucose   sugar: basic fuel for cells  
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Insulin   the "key". helps regulate the amount of glucose in the blood  
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Normal Blood Glucose level   70-120 mg/dL  
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Hypoglycemia- Onset   Suddenly (minutes to hours)  
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Hyperglycemia- Onset   Gradual (hours to days)  
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Hypoglycemia - Signs & Symptoms   Early Signs: sweating, INCREASED heart rate, pale color, nervousness Late Signs: AMS, cool, clammy skin, seizures, coma  
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Hyperglycemia- Signs & Symptoms   AMS, rapid deep breathing (kussmaul respirations) fruity breath, thirst, hot, dry skin, INCREASED heart rate, normal or slightly decreased BP, nausea/vomiting  
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Reasons for Hypoglycemia   -pt takes too much insulin -has not eaten enough food -overexercised and burned off too much sugar -significant emotional or physical stress  
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Reasons for Hyperglycemia   -did not take insulin or took incorrect dose -eaten too much sugary foods -lost large amount of fluid (i.e. vomiting)  
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