Acute and chronic
What is the normal fast glucose
70-100 mg/dl
what blood sugar would you want post meal?
140mg/dl
what is type 1 Diabetes and what can it cause
an autoimmune disease that causes the death of the islet cells in the pancreas
. NO more insulin is being produced
What is type 2 diabetes?
insulin resistance
What is DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis)?
an acute diabetic complication that is more common in people with type 1
what signs characterized DKA (4)
Hyperglycemia ( high blood sugar)
presence of ketones
Dehydration
acidosis
what are the priority ways of care for DKA patients (4)
airway
IV fluids
electrolyte balance
to give insulin slowly
what are the early signs of DKA
lethargy, weakness
,what are symptoms of DKA
dry and loose skin
eyes sunken
fruity breath odor
Moderate to high and ketone levels in urine
Tachycardia
Orthostatic hypotension
describe HHS
an acute diabetic complication (tends to be more common in people with type
2 diabetes)
What causes HHS (4)
pneumonia,
sepsis
acute illness
newly diagnosed type 2, or impaired thirst sensation.
why can a person with HHS able to prevent ketoacidosis
because insulin is still present
what severe problem can a patient with HHS have and why
neurological and due to their higher blood sugar level
what is the priority of care for patients with HHS
replacing fluid loss
keeping electrolytes
administering insulin ( slowly)
what is the symptomatology for HHS
worse neurological effect
stroke like symptoms
, what foods arent appropiate for diabetics and why
Alcohol because it can cause severe hypoglycemia
hypoglycemia is when a person has a
Low blood glucose < 70
Hypoglycemia symptoms
Shakiness
Palpitations
Nervousness
Diaphoresis (excessive sweating)
anxiety
hunger
pallor
What is hyperglycemia?
high blood sugar >100 and > 140 after eating
what are syptoms of hyperglycemia (3)
delayed woud healing
DKA
polyuria
polydipsia
polyphagia
what is priority hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia and why?
hypoglycemia and a patient could die quicker if their blood glucose is low.
hyperglycemia treatment
diabetic medications as ordered, diet, exercise, check BS frequently
what labs are important to review for patients with diabetes (4)
Blood sugar
What is the normal fast glucose
70-100 mg/dl
what blood sugar would you want post meal?
140mg/dl
what is type 1 Diabetes and what can it cause
an autoimmune disease that causes the death of the islet cells in the pancreas
. NO more insulin is being produced
What is type 2 diabetes?
insulin resistance
What is DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis)?
an acute diabetic complication that is more common in people with type 1
what signs characterized DKA (4)
Hyperglycemia ( high blood sugar)
presence of ketones
Dehydration
acidosis
what are the priority ways of care for DKA patients (4)
airway
IV fluids
electrolyte balance
to give insulin slowly
what are the early signs of DKA
lethargy, weakness
,what are symptoms of DKA
dry and loose skin
eyes sunken
fruity breath odor
Moderate to high and ketone levels in urine
Tachycardia
Orthostatic hypotension
describe HHS
an acute diabetic complication (tends to be more common in people with type
2 diabetes)
What causes HHS (4)
pneumonia,
sepsis
acute illness
newly diagnosed type 2, or impaired thirst sensation.
why can a person with HHS able to prevent ketoacidosis
because insulin is still present
what severe problem can a patient with HHS have and why
neurological and due to their higher blood sugar level
what is the priority of care for patients with HHS
replacing fluid loss
keeping electrolytes
administering insulin ( slowly)
what is the symptomatology for HHS
worse neurological effect
stroke like symptoms
, what foods arent appropiate for diabetics and why
Alcohol because it can cause severe hypoglycemia
hypoglycemia is when a person has a
Low blood glucose < 70
Hypoglycemia symptoms
Shakiness
Palpitations
Nervousness
Diaphoresis (excessive sweating)
anxiety
hunger
pallor
What is hyperglycemia?
high blood sugar >100 and > 140 after eating
what are syptoms of hyperglycemia (3)
delayed woud healing
DKA
polyuria
polydipsia
polyphagia
what is priority hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia and why?
hypoglycemia and a patient could die quicker if their blood glucose is low.
hyperglycemia treatment
diabetic medications as ordered, diet, exercise, check BS frequently
what labs are important to review for patients with diabetes (4)
Blood sugar
