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Characteristics of Diabetes Mellitus
Insulin cell receptor defects
Metabolism disturbance of carbs, proteins, & lipids
Diabetes Mellitus is the leading cause of
Adult blindness
End Stage Renal Disease
Non-Traumatic Lower Limb Amputations
Risk for cardio death = 2 - 4 x's higher
Disk for stroke = 2 - 4 x's higher
Types Of Diabetes
Type 1: 5-10%
Type 2: 90% adults/kids
Gestation: Prego Induced
IGT: Impaired Glucose Tolerance
Diagnosis criteria for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
3 P's
Casual PG >200mg/dl

Fasting PG >/=126mg/dl and repeat 3 P's

2 Hour PG >/=200mg/dl during OGTT
The Three P's
Polydipsia - Excessive Thirt
Polyuria - Excessive Urination
Polyphagia - Excessive Hunger
Reason for type 1 diabetes
Damage to beta cells of the pancreas
Autoimmune response for type 1 caused by
Genetic Predisposition
Viral infections
Environmental Stimuli
Unknown Stimuli
Intesive therapy for type 1 includes
Insulin > 3x day
Self monitoring >/= 4x day
Dietary Intake
Anticipate Exercise
Conventional Thereapy for type 1 includes
Insulin 1-2x day
Self monitor urine or blood glucose
Client education on diet & exercercise
What to watch with exercise with type 1 diabetes
Metabolic control before
BG monitoring prior to and after
Food intake
Abnormal accumulation of ketones in the body caused by excessive breakdown of fatty acids
Ketosis
Adult diagnosis criteria for Type 2 Diabetes
2 hr PG >/= 200mg/dl during OGTT
Kids diagnosis criteria for Type 2 diabetes
Overweight
Family History of type 2
Native, Black, Hispanic, Asian
Signs of insulin resistance
Description of type 2 diabetes
Gradual Onset of Polyuria
Gradual Onset of Polydipsia
Easily Fatigued
Frequent Infections (esp UTI's)
Discovered w/ diagnosis of co-morbidity
Patho description of Type 2
Insulin Resistance
Insulin Secretory Defect
No Islet Cell Antibodies
Type 2 Risk factors
Obesity
Family History
Ethnicity
Management of Type 2
Oral Agents
Exercise
Diet
Insulin
Criteria for use of insulin
Considerations by physician
Severity of Diabetes
Comorbidities
Client
Assessment of Diabetic Client
Phys Exam
Lab Findings
Medication History
Lifestyle Factors
Risk in diabetes
Disturbed Thought Process
Impaired Skin Integrity
Infection
Injury
Adult Failure to thrive
Disturbed sensory perception
Imbalanced Nutrition
Ineffective Health Maintenance
Ineffective therapeutic refimen
Ineffective tissue perfusion
Noncompliance
Risk for unstable BG
Sex Dysfunction
Powerlessness
How to manage risks
Attention to skin care
Glucose monitoring as ordered and prn
Prompt treatment w/ meds
Know clinical manifestations of hyper/hypoglycemia
client education r/t al txs, meds, diet, activity, risks, ss of hyper/hypoglycemia
Control
Signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia
Hunger
Erratic Behavior
confusion
Trembling
Shaking
Cool / Clammy Skin
Pale Skin Tone
Signs and symptoms of Hyperglycemia
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Headache
Client education with diabetes
Have podiatrist trim toenails
Monitor temp of bath water
Protective footwear at all times