2025 Diabetes Competency

4. A condition of low blood sugar, which can be dangerous if not treated
6. A hormone produced by the pancreas that helps cells absorb glucose for energy
9. A long-acting insulin used to provide a steady, basal level of insulin throughout the day
11. Medication given for fetal lung maturity that increases blood glucose
12. The term for a very large newborn, often seen in mothers with uncontrolled gestational diabetes
13. this is the amount of carbs the patient states they will be eating
15. The primary form of sugar in the blood that is the main source of energy for the body's cells
16. the tool used in the MAR to determine how many units of insulin to give a patient after eating
17. A type of fast-acting insulin often used with meals to manage blood sugar spikes
18. not eating prior to getting labs drawn is called

1. A common symptom of hyperglycemia characterized by frequent urination
2. 2 hours after a patient is eaten this glucose result is called the.....
3. When reviewing blood glucose orders ensure that the correct _____ is chosen
5. KETOACIDOSIS: A serious complication of uncontrolled diabetes characterized by high blood sugar and ketones in the urine
7. A key part of managing diabetes, which includes monitoring carbohydrate intake
8. The target value for blood glucose two hours after a meal
9. a condition where the body can't produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar, often diagnosed during pregnancy
10. A blood test used to screen for gestational diabetes, typically performed between weeks 24 and 28 of pregnancy
14. A hormone produced in the pancreas that raises blood sugar levels, counteracting the effects of insulin