a client with gestational diabetes is undergoing a Which hormone is responsible for gestational diabetes? What causes gestational diabetes? Insulin is the hormone that is secreted by the pancreas and results in the lowering of sugar levels in the bloodstream. In pregnancy, the hormones that are secreted by the placenta make the mother’s body less … Read more
a cerebrospinal fluid glucose biosensor for diabetes mellitus How does a glucose biosensor only detect glucose? For the detection of glucose, specific enzymes are used, which are proteins that facilitate a chemical reaction. For example, the test strip for a blood glucose test contains the enzyme that interacts with the analyte in the drop of … Read more
a better prescription for diabetes care Is there a better drug than metformin? “It certainly proves that Victoza and Lantus are better medications to improve blood sugar control when metformin is not enough,” he said. What is the best diabetic medication on the market? Metformin is a tried and tested medicine that has been used … Read more
a diabetic coma occurs with very severe __________________________________ What happens when a diabetic takes too much insulin? Excess insulin in the bloodstream causes cells in your body to absorb too much glucose (sugar) from your blood. It also causes the liver to release less glucose. These two effects together create dangerously low glucose levels in … Read more
a case study of diabetes mellitus What is a type 2 diabetes case? More than 34 million Americans have diabetes (about 1 in 10), and approximately 90-95% of them have type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes most often develops in people over age 45, but more and more children, teens, and young adults are also … Read more
a case study of diabetes insipidus How can you explain diabetes insipidus? Diabetes insipidus occurs when your body can’t properly balance the body’s fluid levels. Your kidneys filter the fluid portion of your blood to remove waste products. The majority of the fluid is returned to the bloodstream while the waste and a smaller amount … Read more
a diabetic eating How many times a day does a diabetic have to eat? Many healthcare providers believe that the best approach for people with type 2 diabetes is to eat more, smaller meals at regular intervals throughout the day. Typically experts recommend eating six times a day. What is the one food that kills … Read more
a diabetes delegated care aide dca Who can administer glucagon? A glucagon injection is an emergency medical device for people with type 1 diabetes. It’s used to treat severely low blood sugar. The injections are designed so you can carry them with you and administer them yourself. But you do need a doctor’s prescription. What … Read more
a diabetic coma is caused by quizlet What is a diabetic coma and what causes it to occur quizlet? A diabetic coma occurs when blood sugar levels become either too low or too high. The cells in your body require glucose to function. High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, can make you dehydrated which can cause … Read more
a client with diabetes mellitus has a foot ulcer How do you describe a diabetic foot ulcer? A diabetic foot ulcer is a skin sore with full thickness skin loss often preceded by a haemorrhagic subepidermal blister. The ulcer typically develops within a callosity on a pressure site, with a circular punched out appearance. It … Read more