MED EMER 4 PT DIABETES

Type 2 diabetes

the fat one, most common, body is not able to use insulin right

Diabetic ketoacidosis

not common, results from not enough insulin, signs are drowsy/coma, WARM DRY skin, THIRST, fruity odor on breath, hypotension, has to do with ketones in urine

Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome

uncommon in dental, non acidotic

Hypoglycemia

AKA insulin shock, is common!!!, symptoms are dizzy, COLD CLAMY skin, SWEATY, confusion, irritable

Diabetic Retinopathy

leading cause of blindness age 20 to 74

Diabetic Neuropathy

Mild to severe forms of nervous system damage, Affects 65% of diabetics, pain in the feet and hands

Diabetic Nephropathy

Damages small blood vessels in kidneys, Require transplant or dialysis to cleanse blood, 100% morbidity within 10 years

Diabetes and stroke

five times more likely to suffer a stroke if have diabetes

Normal glucose reading

50 to 150