8.2 Endocrine & Special Needs

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abdominal thrust

An emergency upward thrust to the abdomen used for a conscious choking person when appropriate

<p>An emergency upward thrust to the abdomen used for a conscious choking person when appropriate</p>
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absorption

The movement of digested nutrients from the intestine into blood or lymph

<p>The movement of digested nutrients from the intestine into blood or lymph</p>
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adaptive / assistive devices

Tools designed to help a person eat, drink, or perform other tasks more independently

<p>Tools designed to help a person eat, drink, or perform other tasks more independently</p>
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aspiration

Entry of food, liquid, saliva, or vomit into the airway or lungs

<p>Entry of food, liquid, saliva, or vomit into the airway or lungs</p>
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aspiration precautions

Safety measures used to reduce the risk of food or liquid entering the airway

<p>Safety measures used to reduce the risk of food or liquid entering the airway</p>
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blood glucose

The amount of glucose present in the blood

<p>The amount of glucose present in the blood</p>
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choking

A partial or complete blockage of the airway by food or another object

<p>A partial or complete blockage of the airway by food or another object</p>
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diabetes

A condition in which the body cannot properly regulate blood glucose

<p>A condition in which the body cannot properly regulate blood glucose</p>
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diabetes type 1 (T1DM)

Diabetes in which the body makes little or no insulin because insulin-producing cells are destroyed

<p>Diabetes in which the body makes little or no insulin because insulin-producing cells are destroyed</p>
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diabetes type 2 (T2DM)

Diabetes in which the body resists insulin or does not make enough insulin

<p>Diabetes in which the body resists insulin or does not make enough insulin</p>
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diabetic diet

A meal plan designed to help manage blood glucose with balanced portions and carbohydrates

<p>A meal plan designed to help manage blood glucose with balanced portions and carbohydrates</p>
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dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing

<p>Difficulty swallowing</p>
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epiglottis

A flap of tissue that helps cover the airway during swallowing

<p>A flap of tissue that helps cover the airway during swallowing</p>
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gastronomy tube

A tube placed through the abdomen into the stomach to provide nutrition, fluid, or medication

<p>A tube placed through the abdomen into the stomach to provide nutrition, fluid, or medication</p>
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gland

An organ or group of cells that produces and releases substances such as hormones

<p>An organ or group of cells that produces and releases substances such as hormones</p>
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glucometer

A device used to measure blood glucose

<p>A device used to measure blood glucose</p>
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glucose

A simple sugar used by body cells for energy

<p>A simple sugar used by body cells for energy</p>
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gonads

The ovaries or testes, which produce sex cells and hormones

<p>The ovaries or testes, which produce sex cells and hormones</p>
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hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands that regulate body processes

<p>Chemical messengers produced by glands that regulate body processes</p>
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hyperglycemia

Blood glucose that is higher than normal

<p>Blood glucose that is higher than normal</p>
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hypoglycemia

Blood glucose that is lower than normal

<p>Blood glucose that is lower than normal</p>
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insulin

A hormone made by the pancreas that helps glucose enter cells and lowers blood glucose

<p>A hormone made by the pancreas that helps glucose enter cells and lowers blood glucose</p>
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nasogastric tube

A tube passed through the nose into the stomach

<p>A tube passed through the nose into the stomach</p>
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pancreas

An organ that makes insulin and digestive enzymes

<p>An organ that makes insulin and digestive enzymes</p>
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percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)

A feeding tube placed through the abdominal wall into the stomach using an endoscope

<p>A feeding tube placed through the abdominal wall into the stomach using an endoscope</p>
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prediabetes

Blood glucose above normal but not yet in the diabetes range

<p>Blood glucose above normal but not yet in the diabetes range</p>
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thickened fluids

Liquids changed to a thicker consistency to make swallowing safer for some people

<p>Liquids changed to a thicker consistency to make swallowing safer for some people</p>
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thyroid

A gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism and other body functions

<p>A gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism and other body functions</p>
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total parenteral nutrition (TPN)

Complete nutrition given directly into a vein when the digestive tract cannot be used

<p>Complete nutrition given directly into a vein when the digestive tract cannot be used</p>
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PEG

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (feeding tube)

<p>Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (feeding tube)</p>
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TPN

Total Parental Nutrition

<p>Total Parental Nutrition</p>
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PO

By Mouth

<p>By Mouth</p>
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FBS

Fasting Blood Sugar

<p>Fasting Blood Sugar</p>
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DM

Diabetes Mellitus

<p>Diabetes Mellitus</p>