Diabetes

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  1. 4. Diabetic complications related to large vessels such as the heart, brain, and peripheral vascular system
  2. 5. This complication of diabetes leads to delayed gastric emptying and uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms
  3. 8. Diabetic patients are at higher risk for this type of infection because of excess glucose being released through the urethra
  4. 9. Signs and symptoms include blurred vision, polydipsia, polyuria, weakness, headache
  5. 12. If patient is having a hypoglycemic reaction you should provide them with 15 grams of what?
  6. 13. DKA is different than HHS in that there is a production of this, which is a byproduct of fat metabolism
  7. 14. Classic symptom of diabetes characterized by excessive hunger
  8. 15. This complication of diabetes results in micro-aneurysms forming within the eye
  9. 18. Device utilized to monitor blood glucose readings in the hospital or at home
  10. 21. This problem is when insulin is having difficulty binding to receptor sites on cells due to chronic hyperglycemia
  11. 22. Signs and symptoms include anxiousness, irritability, hunger, and dizziness
  12. 24. Classic symptom of diabetes characterized by frequent urination
  13. 25. Patients with HHS require a lot of this in order to correct their imbalance
  14. 27. If this is present in the urine, a diabetic patient may be beginning to experience renal complications
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  1. 1. This disease process can be a complication of diabetes and should be managed in order to prevent cardiovascular complications
  2. 2. Diabetic complications related to small vessels such as the eyes, kidneys, or nerves
  3. 3. This AM hyperglycemia is caused by the patient having a surge of growth hormone overnight
  4. 6. This is the most common site for administration of insulin to provide for maximum absorption and drug effectiveness
  5. 7. All diabetic patients should have a yearly exam for this body part to assess for complications
  6. 10. This is the general term for changes to subcutaneous tissue due to frequent insulin injection
  7. 11. This acronym is the laboratory test that can identify whether patient is in a state of acidosis or alkalosis
  8. 15. This type is insulin is the first medication that should be given to a patient in DKA
  9. 16. Classic symptom of diabetes characterized by excessive thirst
  10. 17. This rapid, deep breathing pattern is the lungs way of compensating for metabolic acidosis from diabetic ketoacidosis
  11. 19. This AM hyperglycemia is caused by the patient receiving too much insulin at night, leading to hypoglycemia and rebound hyperglycemia
  12. 20. This complication of diabetes leads to uncomfortable symptoms and high risk for injury in peripheral extremities
  13. 22. This laboratory test will tell us on average how high the patient’s blood sugar readings have been for the past 2-3 months
  14. 23. This medication can be given IV or IM in a pinch to get the blood sugar up
  15. 26. This body part should be examined every day for skin breakdown or changes