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What is the result of diabetes?

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glucose dysregulation leading to hyperglycemia

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Type 2 DM is also known as _________. Type 1 DM is also known as ________.

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Type 2 - non-insulin dependent or adult-onset (NIDDM)

Type 1 - absolute insulin deficiency (IDDM)

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Prediabetes and Diabetes fasting glucose

- non-diabetic

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prediabetes - 100-125 mg/dl

diabetes - >/= 126 mg/dl

non-diabetic - = 99

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Prediabetes and Diabetes 2 hour glucose following ingestion of 75g glucose load

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prediabetes - 140-199 mg/dl

diabetes - >/= 200 mg/dl

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Prediabetes and Diabetes HbA1c

- non-diabetic

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prediabetes - 5.7% - 6.4%

diabetes - >/= 6.5%

non-diabetic - <5.7%

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What is the target HbA1c and what number is unacceptable?

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target - < 7%

unacceptable - > 8%

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normal fasting capillary blood glucose and post-prandial (after eating) blood glucose

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normal fasting - 110 mg/dl

post-prandial - 180 mg/dl

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glucose monitoring is mandatory for which patients

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  • patients using insulin

- patients taking sulfonylurea drugs

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symptoms of hypoglycemia

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  • pale skin, sweaty (clammy)
  • shakiness, anxiety
  • hunger
  • irritability
  • fatigue
  • tachycardia
  • confusion
  • blurred vision
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symptoms of hyperglycemia

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  • thirst
  • headache
  • polyuria
  • poor concentration/confusion
  • fatigue
  • blurred vision
  • nausea
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treatment for hypoglycemia

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sugary snack like OJ, soda, etc.

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treatment for hyperglycemia

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check and see if they took their insulin/medical emergency due to potential ketoacidosis – if blood glucose is high then exercise, body will produce more glucose because it is not getting enough glucose in cells which is required for exercise

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What is glycemic index? What foods are lower?

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  • rating of how much glucose is needed to breakdown

- fat and dairy are typically lower than grains and starches

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What is glycemic load?

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compares index to load
- measure that takes into account the amount of carbohydrate in a portion of food together with how quickly it raises blood glucose levels.

(GI/100) x grams of carbs=GL

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What is the leading risk for T2DM?

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obesity - Adipose tissue affects metabolism by secreting hormones

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What are common adverse effects of metformin?

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GI issues

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Bolus vs basal insulin

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Bolus – taken right before the meal (bowl of food)

Basal – slow constant release all day – to help control and keep steady control of glucose

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adverse effects of insulin

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hypoglycemia and weight gain

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What is a significant predictory of diabetes?

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HTN

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Goal BP, at what systolic should you proceed w/ caution and when should you send patient to ED?

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goal - < 130/80
proceed w/ caution - systolic > 160
ED - >/= 180/120

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What can autonomic neuropathy cause?

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may cause silent agina that can lead to MI

- Use Borg and modified Borg to monitor

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Lowering what in Type 1 and 2 DM shows significant health benefits

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Type 1: lowering A1c shows significant health benefits

Type 2: lowering BP shows significant health benefits

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signs and symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis. What type of diabetes is this more common in? What is treatment?

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  • fruity breath
  • vomiting
  • respiratory failure
  • LOC/coma
  • death

more common in type 1 diabetes

may require hospitalization (ICU) and IV fluids

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What is hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS)? Which type of diabetes is it more common in?

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  • Severe hyperglycemia but no ketoacidosis

more common in type 2 diabetes

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macrovascular complications from diabetes
large systems like Cardiovascular systems - coronary artery disease - peripheral artery disease - stroke
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Microvascular complications from diabetes
small individual systems - diabetic neuropathy - PNS - nephropathy - kidneys - retinopathy - eyes - vestibulopathy – vestibular/balance
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Diabetic footwear CPG
start from most stable (cast/prefabricated) to least stable (forefoot off-loading) - Casted or prefabricated offloading device - Non-removable knee-high device can be used on non-ischemic/non-infected plantar ulcer - Removable knee-high device 2nd choice - Forefoot off-loading device used when knee-high device not tolerated
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____________ knee-high device can be used on non-ischemic/non-infected plantar ulcer. What is 2nd choice?
non-removable on non-ischemic/non-infected plantar ulcer removable is 2nd choice
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What diabetic footwear device is used when a knee-high device is not tolerated?
forefoot off-loading device
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signs and symptoms of abuse in the patient
- unexplained or untreated injuries - poor hygiene - malnutrition and dehydration - dirty or inappropriate dress
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signs and symptoms of abuse in the abuser
- aggression toward or verbal abuse of the patient - speaking for the patient during an exam or treatment - disagreeable to instructions or suggestion in patient's best interest
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What do restraints require?
MD order and must be discontinued after 24 hours unless well-documented for necessity - must show failure of "less restrictive devices"
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Medicare A basic coverage. Can student DPT treat?
- hospital care - IP hospital, SNF, Hospice, HH - no premiums student DPT can treat
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Medicare B basic coverage. Can student DPT treat?
OP care, MD visits, preventive services, labs, DME, kidney supplies, wellness visit - monthly premium and deductible then 20% coinsurance student DPTs cannot treat
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Medicare C basic coverage. Can student DPTs treat?
- All part A and B, usually part D. Can include eye, dental, hearing - medicare advantage plan w/ monthly premiums
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Medicare Part D basic coverage
prescription drugs
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Palliative vs hospice care
Hospice – diagnosed w/ terminal illness and expected to die in 6 months or less Palliative – have life long disease, but may not be terminal
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what is rehabilitation light?
provides exercise and functional training at a much reduced intensity and frequency
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what is rehabilitation in reverse?
training and education to assist patient and caregiver to transition to less independent mobility
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What is skilled maintenance?
when a patient needs to perform an activity that requires the skills of a PT – typically 1 visit to show caregiver and pt how to perform specific activity
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what is a durable power of attorney for health care (DPAHC)?
living will
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what is a MOLST or POLST? | - medical/physician orders for life-sustaining treatment
explicit IDs extent and nature of life-sustaining interventions from comfort care all the way to full resuscitation
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What does Patient Self-Determination Act f 1990 state?
pt has right to determine/facilitate treatment, can deny treatment, respect advance directives
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Durable vs Springing POA
durable - continues after principle becomes incapacitated Springing - gives the agent power only when the principal becomes incapacitated
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Benefits of restraints
- prevent falls and injuries - allow medical procedure to proceed w/o patient interference - maintenance of body alignment - protects others from physical harm by individual
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Risks of restraints
- injury from falls - strangulation - skin abrasions and breakdown - immobilization sequelae - decline in ADLs - social/emotional isolation
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common requirements for restraint use in NC
- prohibited in prone - may be used if necessary to prevent imminent danger or injury - Not used for discipline - must be ended at earliest possible time - may only be used when less restrictive interventions have been determined to be ineffective - must be ordered by a physician
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What is respite care?
short-term care to provide respite for caregiver

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