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- 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
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- 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