Pathophysiology | Signs & symptoms | When to see a doctor after discharge | Dietary Considerations | Specific considerations based on the scenario |
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Diabetic ketoacidosis
What is the abbreviation DKA?
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Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
What are the three P's associated with diabetes
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Values over 600 mg/dL
What would you see on the glucose monitor?
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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?
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Social worker
Who can you contact for medication assistance?
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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?
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Polyuria - excessive urination
polydipsia - excessive thirst polyphagia - excessive hunger
What do the 3 P's mean?
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Suspected infection
What can precipitate DKA?
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Nonstarchy vegetables, such as broccoli, spinach, and green beans
What should be more included in the diet?
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State & nonprofit programs
Diabetes patient assistance programs
What type of programs are available for medication assistance?
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Beta cells in pancreas does not produce insulin to move glucose into the cells
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
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>600 mg/dL
What is the blood sugar level for DKA?
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Wound that is not healing
What kind of skin condition would cause concern?
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15g of a quick carbohydrate (juice) with a protein (peanut butter/milk) and crackers
What should be eaten for hypoglycemia?
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Urine test strips
What product is available for home use to check for ketones?
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Genetics, you are born with it
How does Type 1 Diabetes develop?
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Ketones
What is found in the urine for DKA?
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Home test strips with presence of ketones
What would you see on the urine strip that could make you want to see the doctor?
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Check blood glucose
What should you do before you eat a meal?
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Check feet daily, make sure they are dry, closed toe shoes, make sure nails are trimmed
How would you do foot care at home?
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All of them
What systems does diabetes affect?
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Infection
What could be a predisposing factor for DKA?
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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?
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Whole foods
Should whole foods or processed foods be more focused on?
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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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