Pathophysiology Signs & symptoms When to see a doctor after discharge Dietary Considerations Specific considerations based on the scenario
100
Diabetic ketoacidosis
What is the abbreviation DKA?
100
Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
What are the three P's associated with diabetes
100
Values over 600 mg/dL
What would you see on the glucose monitor?
100
Added sugars and refined grains, such as white bread, rice, and pasta with less than 2 grams of fiber per serving
What type of foods should you watch out for?
100
Social worker
Who can you contact for medication assistance?
200
When you have diabetes and do not take insulin, body does not utilize glucose so it breaks down fat for energy, thus producing ketones
How does DKA develop?
200
Polyuria - excessive urination
polydipsia - excessive thirst
polyphagia - excessive hunger
What do the 3 P's mean?
200
Suspected infection
What can precipitate DKA?
200
Nonstarchy vegetables, such as broccoli, spinach, and green beans
What should be more included in the diet?
200
State & nonprofit programs
Diabetes patient assistance programs
What type of programs are available for medication assistance?
300
Beta cells in pancreas does not produce insulin to move glucose into the cells
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
300
>600 mg/dL
What is the blood sugar level for DKA?
300
Wound that is not healing
What kind of skin condition would cause concern?
300
15g of a quick carbohydrate (juice) with a protein (peanut butter/milk) and crackers
What should be eaten for hypoglycemia?
300
Urine test strips
What product is available for home use to check for ketones?
400
Genetics, you are born with it
How does Type 1 Diabetes develop?
400
Ketones
What is found in the urine for DKA?
400
Home test strips with presence of ketones
What would you see on the urine strip that could make you want to see the doctor?
400
Check blood glucose
What should you do before you eat a meal?
400
Check feet daily, make sure they are dry, closed toe shoes, make sure nails are trimmed
How would you do foot care at home?
500
All of them
What systems does diabetes affect?
500
Infection
What could be a predisposing factor for DKA?
500
Signs and symptoms:
Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphaghia
Fruity odor from ketones
Kussumaul respirations
Nausea, confusion, weakness, abdominal pain
What are some signs and symptoms that would make you want to see a doctor?
500
Whole foods
Should whole foods or processed foods be more focused on?
500
Take insulin regularly, check blood glucose before meals/when you do not feel right
How to prevent DKA in the future?






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