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19 Cards in this Set
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What is normal glucose metabolism? |
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Information about Type 1 diabetes |
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Information about Type 2 diabetes |
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What are normal BGLs and why do we do them? |
(4 to 10 for a normal level in most hospital patients). |
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What is the equipment used for BGLs? |
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What are some causes of hyperglycaemia? |
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What are some of the symptoms of hyperglycaemia? |
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How is hyperglycaemia managed? |
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What happens during the formation of ketones?
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What are some symptoms of ketoacidosis? |
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What are some symptoms of hypoglycaemia? |
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How are patients with hypoglycaemia managed? |
Between step 2, wait 15 minutes. If BGL above 4, go to step 2. |
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What's included in a hypoglycaemia kit? |
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Information about diabetic retionopathy |
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What is glaucoma caused by? |
Occlusion of the outflow channels of the eye |
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What is macular degeneration? |
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What are cataracts? |
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Pregnancy and diabetes |
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Normal BGLs for a diabetic |
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