Diabetes
Diabetes
Risk factors for type 2 include: Age Obesity Familial history Lack of exercise, etc
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Frequency
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Diabetes
DIABETES-prevalent in the U. S.
Chronic & one of the top 10 killers A precursor to other diseases Research has linked it to being familial A thorough assessment may lend these findings:
Weight = obesity, linked to Type 2, wt. > 120% of norm or BMI Weight = underwt, linked to Type 1, wt. < 90% of norm or BMI
Diabetes
Heredity can be determined based on 1st degree relatives, babies born weighing > 9 lbs., people of color &/or obesity Stress--> increase cortisol & glucose levels Illness Diet Weight (over or underweight) Some medications (ex. steroid induced)
Diabetes
Blood glucose is regulated by hormones [insulin & glucagon] Various CHO foods produce a greater rise and fall in serum glucose than others. Healthy individuals will have no problems self-regulating their blood glucose levels
The body will use what it needs for energy, while excess is stored as fat, if not used by the muscles and liver
Diabetes
Diabetes- Treatment
Diabetic care is a collaborative effort that incorporates multidisciplinary teams of professionals: Physicians Dietitians Nurses Podiatrist Optometrist Ophthalmologist Surgeons These teams must remember to include family &/or significant others
Diabetes- Activity
Activity - Increased exercise {20-30 minutes/day} reduces glucose levels, thus decreasing insulin requirements. Check glucose before & after. Snacks will be probably be necessary.
Diet - low-to moderate intake of complex CHO is best for stabilizing glucose levels
Spread intake out evenly throughout the day; 4-5 hours between meals When indicated, simple sugars may aid in hypoglycemic episodes {ex. Sucrose}
not consume alcohol without eating, especially while taking anti-diabetic meds evidence of increase need for diabetic patients
Bedtime snacks may be added to keep glucose levels stable throughout the night