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diabetes def
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a chronic condition where the body does not properly use or siphon off insulin :(
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diabeteis def: mellitus
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to siphon off; sweet. (glucose sugar)
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SYMPTOMS!!
HOW DO I RECOGNIIZEEEE!!!?? |
3P's
weight loss fatigue blurred vision :( recurring infections ex? urine... slow wound healing. WHY..? Numbeness or tingling in extremities WHY...? impotence(dec strength) |
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insulin?
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a hormone, produced by pancreas, that the body needs to convert sugar from food to engery (Y)!!!!
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type 1
names cause..? length? |
IDDM
juvenile -destruction of beta cells, autoimmune response, possibly following viral ilness. for life... |
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type 2:
names cause..? length..? |
NIDDM or adult onset dia.
tissues go against to the effects of insulin ( insulin resistance) -some insulin is produced but insuffcient amt. |
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type 1:
what is keto acidosis and why are they more prone? |
ketoacid: a condition in which fat breakdown produces ketones which cause acidic state the the body.
more prone because body [can't use the available glucose in the blood stream due to insufficient insulin] to allow glucose to enter the cells. |
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*normal diabetic blood sugar range
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4-7 b.m
-10 a.m |
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what causes type 2
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obesity
family history of 2db recent significant stressor -> triggers. |
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acute complications
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high b.g
hypo glycemia diabetic ketoacidosis |
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Lt comp
circulatory |
athreoschlerosis( high blood sugar plaques.)
-affects nerve sensation =nerve damage. -amputation -infections |
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Lt comp
eyes |
retinopathy
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LT comp
kidneys |
nephropathy
renal disease |
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Lt comp
*nerves |
neuropathy
-check shoes for rocks, nails, wear shoes in summer, hot sand, poooooor healingg!!!! |
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lt comp
infection |
poor wound healing
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