Diabetes

Question 1

Hyperglycemia

Answer 1

increased blood sugar, >125mg/dL

Question 2

Hyperglycemia symptoms

Answer 2

frequent urination and thirst, blurred vision, drowsy, rapid heart rate

Question 3

Diabetic Ketoacidosis - DKA - Type 1

Answer 3

dangerous complication, Severe insulin deficiency with ↑ glucose levels >300mg/dL, can be result of infection, decreased compliance, substance abuse

Question 4

Diabetic ketoacidosis symptoms

Answer 4

mild nausea, thirst, polyuria, confusion

Question 5

Hyperosmolar nonketotic state – HNS – type 2

Answer 5

Extreme hyperglycemia > 600-2000mg/dL, mild or undetectable ketonuria & absence of acidosis

Question 6

Hyperosmolar nonketotic state symptoms

Answer 6

extreme hunger, frequent urination, thirst

Question 7

Hypoglycemia

Answer 7

Condition of low blood sugar, <70mg/dL

Question 8

hypoglycemia symptoms

Answer 8

irregular or fast HR, fatigue, pale skin, shakiness, sweating, hunger, irritability, tingling/numbness of lips, tongue, or cheek

Question 9

A1c levels

Answer 9

Normal 4% to 6%, DM goal <7%, 6.5% ideal

Question 10

adults glucose levels

Answer 10

70-100 mg/dL

Question 11

adults greater than 60 glucose levels

Answer 11

80-110 mg/dL

Question 12

“safe” glucose range during exercise

Answer 12

100-250mg/dL

Question 13

“caution zone” glucose range during exercise

Answer 13

250-300mg/dL (can still do exercise)

Question 14

units of blood sugar taken after meals for 150 to 200mg

Answer 14

2 units

Question 15

units of blood sugar taken after meals for 201 to 250mg

Answer 15

4 units

Question 16

units of blood sugar taken after meals for 251 to 300mg

Answer 16

6 units

Question 17

Goal Glucose Levels

Answer 17

70 - 130mg/dL before meals

<180mg/dL 2 hours after starting a meal

A1c level less than 7%