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Diabetes
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12/07/2011

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Term
Chronic diseases account for _____% of all deaths in the U.S.,
Definition
70
Term
Chronic diseases—such as _________, _________, and __________are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States
Definition
heart disease, cancer, diabetes
Term
chronic diseases also cause major limitations in daily living for almost 1 out of _______ Americans
Definition
10
Term
The Center for Disease Control states that 12.5 million children suffer from
Definition
obesity
Term
obesity, a condition which increases the risk of dangerous health problems such as
Definition
diabetes, cancer, and heart disease
Term
Etiology of Diabetes
Definition
Family history
Ethnicity
Age
Gestational Diabetes
Increased weight
Decreased activity
Term
Etiology of Diabetes : Ethnicity
Definition
African American
Native American
Hispanic
Asian Americans
Pacific Islanders
Term
Etiology of Diabetes:Gestational Diabetes or
Definition
babies over 9 pounds
Term
Etiology of Diabetes: BMI:
overweight =
Definition
25.0 to 29.9 kg/m2
Term
Etiology of Diabetes: BMI obese >
Definition
30.0 kg/m2
Term
Etiology of Diabetes: Increased central (i.e., visceral) obesity
Waist circumference:
Men
Definition
> 40 in
Term
Etiology of Diabetes: Increased central (i.e., visceral) obesity
Waist circumference: Women
Definition
> 35 in
Term
Lifestyle changes
Changes in eating habits and
Increases in physical activity
can reduce type 2 diabetes by
Definition
58%
Term
goal for Weight loss
Definition
5% to 10% of bofy weight
Term
weight per week should be around
Definition
1-2 pounds
Term
Decrease of 300 to 500 kcal/day =
Definition
1/2 to 1 lb weight loss/week
Term
Benefits of physical activity
Definition
Increases insulin sensitivity
Decreases weight
Decreases blood pressure and cholesterol
Decreases stress
DECREASES risk of type 2 diabetes
Term
Physical Activity
Recommendations: for a normal weight person
Definition
30 minutes/day for 5 to 7 days a week
10 minutes of activity 3 times/day
Term
Screening for Type 2 Diabetes
Definition
Positive family history
Ethnic group
Increased weight and/or central obesity
Gestational diabetes or big babies
Decreased activity
Term
Symptoms of diabetes
Definition
Increased thirst, increased urination & weight loss
Term
Diagnostic Criteria for Type 2 Diabetes
Fasting blood sugar
Definition
> 126 mg/dl
Term
Diagnostic Criteria for Type 2 Diabetes
2 hour glucose tolerance
Definition
> 200 mg/dl
Term
Diagnostic Criteria for Type 2 Diabetes
Acute symptoms plus random glucose
Definition
> 200 mg/dl
Term
Impaired Glucose Tolerance “Pre-diabetes”: Impaired glucose:
During 2 hour glucose tolerance test
Level between
Definition
>140 and <200 mg/dl
Term
Impaired Glucose Tolerance  “Pre-diabetes”: Impaired Fasting:
Level between
Definition
>100 mg/dl and <126 mg/dl
Term
Levels of prevention in Type 2 diabetes- Primary:
Definition
Includes activities aimed at preventing diabetes from occurring in susceptible populations or individuals
Term
Levels of prevention in Type 2 diabetes- Secondary:
Definition
Early diagnosis and effective control of diabetes in order to avoid or at least delay the progress of the disease.
Term
Levels of prevention in Type 2 diabetes- Tertiary:
Definition
Includes measures taken to prevent complications and disabilities due to diabetes.
Term
The purpose of secondary prevention activities such as screening is to
Definition
identify asymptomatic people with diabetes.
Term
Examples of socio-cultural barriers:
Definition
Obesity is not considered negatively.
No value given to physical exercise.
Changing diet is very difficult.
No time is granted to do physical exercise at work.
Fatalism
Term
Pre-diabetes is a medical condition where blood glucose is higher than normal but not high enough to be called
Definition
diabetes
Term
Pre-diabetes increases the risk for type 2 diabetes and
Definition
cardiovascular disease
Term
Most people have ________ before they develop type 2 diabetes
Definition
pre-diabetes
Term
Most people with pre-diabetes develop type 2 diabetes within
Definition
10 years
Term
People with pre-diabetes are identified by having a screening test which shows they have IFG, IGT or an A1C of
Definition
5.7% - 6.4%
Term
Progression to diabetes is NOT
Definition
inevitable
Term
Signs of insulin resistance
Definition
PCOS
 acanthosis nigricans
Term
Consider testing for diabetes if the person is:
Definition
Age 45 or older
An overweight adult with another risk factor
Term
to test a patient for diabetes obtain a
Definition
A1C or FPG or 2-hour plasma glucose post   75-g oral glucose challenge
Term
Testing for diabetes should be repeated every
Definition
3 years
Term
Fasting blood glucose: Normal
Definition
99mg/dl or lower
Term
Fasting blood glucose: Pre-Diabetes
Definition
100-125mg/dl
Term
Fasting blood glucose: Diabetes
Definition
126mg/dl
Term
Pre-Diabetes oral glucose tolerance test range
Definition
140-199 mg/dl
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