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1
Q

Differentiate Type 1 from Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

A

etiology
onset
treatment

2
Q

Identify risk factors and co-morbid conditions for Diabetes and enumerate health teachings to address each

A
Genetic
Family History
Minority Population
Medications
Lifestyle
Exercise
Diet
HTN
Dyslipidemia
Renal disorders
CVD
Endocrine Disorders
3
Q

What are the signs and symptoms of Diabetes and describe the rationale why they appear?

A
3 "Ps"
Fatigue
Weight loss
Paresthesia
Blurry vision
Weakness
Poor wound healing
Increase risk for infection
4
Q

Review the different types of oral hypoglycemic agents

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Refer to padlet/book

5
Q

What are the different types of insulin and discuss

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Rapid acting
Short acting
Intermediate acting
Long acting

Onset/Peak
Examples
How to administer?

6
Q

What specific dietary and lifestyle modifications will you instruct your patient to help manage Diabetes?

A

Refer to padlet/book

7
Q

What are the laboratory tests that can be done to support a diagnosis of Diabetes?

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Fasting blood sugar
Random blood sugar + manifestations of DM
HgbA1C
OGTT
Urine test
8
Q

How do DKA and HHS develop? What are the similarities? How about the differences?

A

Refer to book

9
Q

What are the common complaints of an individual experiencing diabetic neuropathy?

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decrease or loss of sensation
numbness
tingling sensation
'pins and needles'
increased risk for injury
10
Q

What is the management for a patient who has DKA? HHS?

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Hydration/Fluid resuscitation and then maintenance
Potassium correction (4-5 mEq/L)
Insulin
Correct other electrolyte imbalances
Monitoring
***For DKA: reversal of acidosis
11
Q

What are your health teachings for a patient with diabetic neuropathy?

A
control of hyperglycemia
medications
safety
skin/foot care
appropriate footwear