Domain VI: Medical Nutrition Therapy Flashcards
(17 cards)
What is HbA1C (Hemoglobin A1C)? What does the HbA1C test tell us?
Glycated hemoglobin that can indicate blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. Whether or not someone has diabetes
Interpret HbA1C test results.
Less than 5.7%
non-diabetic
Interpret HbA1C test results.
5.7-6.4%
pre-diabetes
Interpret HbA1C test results
greater than 6.5%
diabetic
Interpret blood glucose. Does this person have diabetes?
Bl glucose: less than 117 mg/dl
No, non-diabetic
Interpret blood glucose. Does this person have diabetes?
Bl glucose: 117-137 mg/dl
No, they are pre-diabetic
Interpret blood glucose. Does this person have diabetes?
Bl glucose: >/= 140 mg/dl
Yes, these results indicate diabetic status
Cholesterol: Name recommended, borderline, and needs treatment levels
Rec: < 200 mg/dl
Borderline: 200-239 mg/dl
Needs treatment: >239 mg/dl
LDL-C: Name recommended, borderline, and needs treatment levels
Rec: < 100 mg/dl
Borderline: 130-159 mg/dl
Needs treatment: >/= 160 mg/dl
HDL-C: Name recommended, borderline, and needs treatment levels
Rec: = > 60 mg/dl
Borderline: -
Needs Treatment: < 40 mg/dl - men , < 50 mg/dl - women
Triglycerides: Name recommended, borderline, and needs treatment levels
Rec: < 149, really < 100mg/dl
Borderline: 150-199 mg/dl
Needs treatment: > 200 mg/dl; 500 is really high!
What is considered blood pressure measurement?
Equal to or a little less than 120/80 mm Hg
What is considered elevated blood pressure?
120-129 mm Hg systolic, less than 80 mm Hg diastolic
What is considered Stage I hypertension?
130-139 mm Hg systolic, 80-89 mm Hg diastolic
What is considered Stage 2 hypertension?
Equal or Greater than 140/90 mm Hg
What is considered a hypertensive crisis? What should someone do in the event of this?
Higher than 180/120 mm Hg. Consult doctor immediately!
