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insulin resistance - ANSWER the inability of the cells to respond to insulin. not
enough receptors, or they dont work properly
low ability to produce insulin - ANSWER b cells fatigued from compensating,when
body is stressed body increases glucose levels
Inappropriate glucose production from liver - ANSWER - Liver's response of
regulating release of glucose is haphazard
- Not considered a primary factor in development of type 2
Alteration in production of hormones and adipokines - ANSWER play a role
in glucose and fat metabolism
causes for type 2 diabetes - ANSWER genetics, lifestyle, abdominal fat
Hypoglycemia - ANSWER abnormally low level of sugar in the blood
causes of hypoglycemia - ANSWER >blood sugar, too much insulin, not
enough food, overexterts (exercise)
, signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia - ANSWER cold sweats - weakness -
trembling - nervousness - irritability - pallor - increased heart rate - confusion
- altered LOC and irrational behavior (cerebral glucose defecit)
Treatment for hypoglycemia - ANSWER ingest 15-20 grams of simple carbs, 3-
4 glucose tablets
175mL of juice of soft drink, 6 life savers
hyperglycemia - ANSWER high blood sugar
Symptoms of hyperglycemia include - ANSWER dry mouth, intense thirst,
muscle weakness, and blurred vision
treatment for hyperglycemia - ANSWER fast acting insulin will help lower
the glucose levels quickly
How could you test for Diabetes? - ANSWER A1C less than >6.5
fasting plasma glucose levels >7mmol/L
random glucose measurement > 11.1
two hour OGTT level >11.1 when a glucose load of 75 g is used
Rapid acting insulin - ANSWER lispro, aspart, glulisine, injected 0-15
minutes before a meal
Short acting insulin - ANSWER Regular (Humulin R, Novolin R); 30 to 60
before meals, given on sliding scale
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