Diabetes study notes Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| Type 1 Diabetes | little to no insulin is produced |
| Type 2 Diabetes | insulin resistance and/or insulin shortage |
| Glucose | sugar: basic fuel for cells |
| Insulin | the "key". helps regulate the amount of glucose in the blood |
| Normal Blood Glucose level | 70-120 mg/dL |
| Hypoglycemia- Onset | Suddenly (minutes to hours) |
| Hyperglycemia- Onset | Gradual (hours to days) |
| Hypoglycemia - Signs & Symptoms | Early Signs: sweating, INCREASED heart rate, pale color, nervousness Late Signs: AMS, cool, clammy skin, seizures, coma |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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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