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What is Type 1 Diabetes? |
Glucose is too high in the body |
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When does type 1 happen? |
Body doesn't produce enough insulin. |
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Is type 1 affected by age or weight? |
No it is not |
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Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes |
Thirsty, pee more, tired, lose weight, thrush, blurred vision, cuts don't heal |
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How to test for Type 1 Diabetes |
Urine test for glucose level |
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What is insulin |
Hormone made in the pancreas |
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With type 1, how do you get insulin into your body |
Through injection |
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How many types of insulin |
Two, taken once or twice a day and taken with food |
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What is insulin taken once or twice a day called. |
Basal, background or long acting |
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When does basal insulin keep glucose stable |
Overnight and between meals |
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What is insulin taken with food called |
Fast acting, mealtime or bolus |
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What is insulin taken with food supposed to do? |
Reduce rise in glucose due to eating |
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When do you take Bolus Insulin |
Before a meal |
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Explain meals a insulin regimen for Type 1 |
Set meal times and insulin injection times |
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Can you be flexible with insulin regimen |
Yes when you become more confident with managing it |
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Type 1, what is the time called where your body may still produce Insulin? |
The honeymoon period |
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What might affect insulin treatment of Type 1 Diabetes |
Weight change, being ill, pregnancy, menopause, periods, stress, other medication |
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What is hypoglycaemia? |
Low blood glucose, below 4mmol/l |
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Common signs of hypo |
Sweaty, anxiety, hunger, concentration drop, blurred sight, shaking |
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What to do to treat a hypo |
Eat or drink something sugary, sweets, non diet coke, fruit juice |
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What to use in an emergency hypo |
Glucagon, releases glucose from liver |
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What is hyperglycaemia |
Glucose too high, 14mmol/l |
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What are the symptoms of hyperglycaemia |
The same as type 1 diabetes! |
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Very high sugar levels can lead to? |
Diabetic Ketoacidosis |
