Ch 15 Flashcards
1
Q
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
A
Glucose intolerance
Occurs 2nd or 3rd tri
Typically resolves after delivery
2
Q
GDM risk for
A
Preeclampsia Cesarean Large newborn birth weight Infant hyperglycemia Infant death Maternal hypertension and diabetes mellitus after pregnancy
3
Q
Hypoglycemia risk factors
A
Too much insulin Inadequate food intake Delayed or skipped meals Extra physical activity Consumption of alcohol with food
4
Q
Hypoglycemia
A
70 mg/dL
5
Q
Hyperglycemia risk factors
A
Imbalance of food
Medication
Activity
Infection
Illness
Stress
6
Q
Hyperglycemia
A
Above 200 mg/dL
7
Q
Long term implications hyperglycemia
A
Blindness Kidney failure Dyslipidemia Hypertension Neuropathy Micro and macro vascular disease
8
Q
Somogyi phenomenon
A
Morning hyperglycemia
Response to overnight hypoglycemia
Provide bedtime snack
9
Q
Dawn phenomenon
A
Blood glucose elevation 0500-0600
Overnight release of growth hormone
Increase insulin in overnight hours
