17 Diabetes Flashcards
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3 energy sources
sugars (glucose),Fats ,Proteins
Glucose
bodys primary fuel source and the use of it is an aerobic process
Fats and proteins
are used in an anaerobic process and are 19 less efficient as a fuel source
what are the byproducts of anaerobic metabolism
keynotes
Process of energy
Sugars enter the bloodstream,Insulin moves the glucose out of the bloodstream and into the cells to produce energy,Insulin causes glucose levels to drop
Glucagon
increases BGL levels
Normal BGL Levels
80-120,120-140 in not unusual after eating
hypoglycemic
BGL under 60
Hyperglycemic
BGL over 120
What happens when BGl starts to get to 200
glucose goes into the urine and increased urine and increased thirst start to take place
Type 1 diabetic
insulin dependent
type 2 diabetic
non insulin dependent
Untreated type 1 will present as
polyuria, polydipsia,polyphagia
3 Ps are a classic sign of what
hyperglycemic emergency
insulin Shock
severe hypoglycemia due to taking insulin shot but not eating, extreme physical activity without eating, insulin OD
signs of insulin shock
low BGL,Altered LOC, seizures
DKA
BGL over 350,acidosis threatens the brain,
signs of DKA
Deep rapid respirations, three ps,furity breath,tachycardic