Diabetes questions with solutions
Diabetes is a disease characterized by elevated blood glucose levels and inadequate or
ineffective insulin - answers-
Type 1 (less common): - answersan autoimmune disorder that attacks beta cells..
external sources of insulin are need to assist cells to take up glucose <- treated by
external sources of insulin and meal planning
Type 2 ( most common) - answersmuscle, adipose, and liver cells lose their sensitivity
to insulin (they are insulin resistant).. pancreas makes sufficient insulin trying to
compensate but can become worn out and fail
^mostly diagnosed in adulthood.. risk rises with obesity, middle age, and lack of PA..
genetic component increases risk by 30%
Warning signs of diabetes (show early in type 1 and later in type 2) - answers-excessive
urination and thirst
-glucose in urine
-weight loss with nausea, easy tiring, weakness, or irritability
-cravings for foods esp sweets
-frequent infections of the skin, gums, vagina, and urinary tract
-vision disturbances
-pain in legs, feet, and fingers
-slow healing of cuts and bruises
-itching, drowsiness, and abnormally high glucose in the blood
Adverse Effects of Untreated Diabetes: - answers-hyperglycemia leads to nephropathy,
neuropathy, eye disease, and premature atherosclerosis (atherosclerosis leads to heart
attack, stroke, peripheral artery disease, and erectile dysfunction)
Dietary management of diabetes: - answers-control CHO intake (amt NOT source of
CHO matters).. evenly space intake.. get adequate fiber and limit added sugars
-low saturated and trans fat intake
-get adequate protein (watch for kidney disease)
-adequate nutrients
-exchange system
-monitoring blood glucose is key<- weight loss helps this a lot
Diabetes is a disease characterized by elevated blood glucose levels and inadequate or
ineffective insulin - answers-
Type 1 (less common): - answersan autoimmune disorder that attacks beta cells..
external sources of insulin are need to assist cells to take up glucose <- treated by
external sources of insulin and meal planning
Type 2 ( most common) - answersmuscle, adipose, and liver cells lose their sensitivity
to insulin (they are insulin resistant).. pancreas makes sufficient insulin trying to
compensate but can become worn out and fail
^mostly diagnosed in adulthood.. risk rises with obesity, middle age, and lack of PA..
genetic component increases risk by 30%
Warning signs of diabetes (show early in type 1 and later in type 2) - answers-excessive
urination and thirst
-glucose in urine
-weight loss with nausea, easy tiring, weakness, or irritability
-cravings for foods esp sweets
-frequent infections of the skin, gums, vagina, and urinary tract
-vision disturbances
-pain in legs, feet, and fingers
-slow healing of cuts and bruises
-itching, drowsiness, and abnormally high glucose in the blood
Adverse Effects of Untreated Diabetes: - answers-hyperglycemia leads to nephropathy,
neuropathy, eye disease, and premature atherosclerosis (atherosclerosis leads to heart
attack, stroke, peripheral artery disease, and erectile dysfunction)
Dietary management of diabetes: - answers-control CHO intake (amt NOT source of
CHO matters).. evenly space intake.. get adequate fiber and limit added sugars
-low saturated and trans fat intake
-get adequate protein (watch for kidney disease)
-adequate nutrients
-exchange system
-monitoring blood glucose is key<- weight loss helps this a lot
