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What are the 3 types of diabetes |
Type 1 Type 2 Gestational |
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What type is more common |
Type 2 |
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What is type 1 diabetes |
When the body attacks the cells in the pancreas meaning it cannot make any insulin |
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What is type 2 diabetes |
When the body is unable to make enough insulin
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The insulin that is made does not work properly |
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What is gestational diabetes |
High blood glucose levels which develops during pregnancy due to extra demand for insulin - goes away after birth |
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What is hyperglyceamia |
High blood glucose levels |
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Is the onset of hypoglyceamia gradual or sudden |
Gradual |
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What are some signs and symptoms of hyperglyceamia |
Increased thirst Increased urination Tiredness Nausea |
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What is hypoglyceamia |
Low blood glucose levels |
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Is the onset for hypoglyceamia gradual or sudden |
Sudden |
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What could cause hypoglycaemia |
Insulin overdose Too much exercise Too little food |
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What are some signs symptoms of hypoglyceamia |
Drunk like behaviour Slurred speech Poor coordination Confusion Fatigue |
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What does DKA stand for |
Diabetic ketone acidosis |
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What happens in DKA |
Blood sugars are top high either due to missed insulin or too little insulin The body is unable to breakdown glucose so it breaks down fat as an alternative source of energy Fat metabolism creates ketone bodoes which are acidic, therefore making the body become acidic The body tries to blow off excess c02 |
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What is kussmauls respiration |
When the body tries to blow off excess c02 by breathing slowly and deeply |
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What can alcohol cause in diabetics |
Hypoglyceamia |
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What can poorly controlled diabetes lead to |
Nephropathy Peripheral neuropathy Autonomic neuropathy Retinopathy |
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What is nephropathy |
Deterioration of the kidneys |
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What is peripheral neuropathy |
Pain and weakness in the arms and legs due to nerve damage |
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What is autonomic neuropathy |
Damage to the nerves that regulate homeostasis, BP, HR, smooth muscle |
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What is retinopathy |
Damage to the eyes |
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What are the 3 types of adrenal gland disorders |
Cushings disease Addisons disease Addisons crisis |
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What is cushings disease |
Condition where the body is exposed to elevated levels of cortisol for an extended period of time |
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What are signs and symptoms of cushings disease |
Round face and neck HYPERtension Skin problems |
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What is addisons disease and how can it be treated by an EMT |
A lack of cortisol in the body Hydrocorisone |
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What is adisons crisis |
A life threatening condition where the body does not have enough cortisol in it |
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What are signs and symptoms of addisons crisis |
D & V Tachycardia Tiredness Dizziness |
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What is cortisol |
A steroid hormine |
