Diabetes Awareness Month

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  1. 4. Diabetic ______- severe lack of insulin in the body causing to burn fat for energy and build up of ketones in the blood
  2. 7. Diabetic ______- complication of diabetes that damages small blood vessels of the retina that can lead to blindness
  3. 9. Type __ diabetes- cells are insulin resistant, pancreas not making enough insulin, & liver gives glucose when not needed
  4. 10. Type 1.5 diabetes- antibodies created attack beta cells leading to insulin production ceasing. Often onsets in adulthood
  5. 11. Type __ diabetes- insulin producing (beta) cells are destroyed by the immune system. Often diagnosed in childhood
  6. 12. Lantus, Basaglar, Toujeo, & Tresiba. Keeps sugars stable between meals and overnight. Lasts 20-42 hrs. Taken 1-2x/day
  7. 14. Elevated sugars increase sugar in saliva & weaken immune defense. Sugar coats the teeth feeding the bacteria. Leads to ___ ______
  8. 15. Symptoms: Excessive Thirst, Frequent Urination, Blurry Vision, Fatigue, & Headaches
  9. 16. Hormone produced by the pancreas-allows glucose into the cells for energy. Some people need injections to assist levels
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  1. 1. Diabetic _____ -nerve damage from prolonged high blood sugars. Often in feet/legs causing numbness, tingling, or pain
  2. 2. Insulin _____ occurs when body systems do not react the way they should to insulin
  3. 3. ____ diabetes- high insulin resistance is caused by the hormones produced from the placenta
  4. 5. Chronic condition that the body can't produce or effectively use insulin. Unmanaged it can damage nerves & blood vessels
  5. 6. Novolog, Humalog, & Fiasp. Mealtime insulin- control sugars after eating. Onset 10-15 min, peak 1-2 hrs, & lasts 3-5 hrs
  6. 8. Symptoms: Dizziness, Shakiness, Sweating, Nausea, & Rapid Heart Rate
  7. 13. Lab that measure your average blood sugar levels over the last 3 months
  8. 14. Hormone produced by the pancreas or an emergency medication give in cases of severe hypoglycemia