Nursing 4400A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Pain Scale, Qrs Complex, Abdominal Pain
2 Jan 2017
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Pancreas creates insulin (hormone) regulates blood sugar levels and other hormones. Allows cells in muscles, fat, and liver to absorb glucose (carbs) that is in the blood = glucose serves as energy or converted to fat + insulin affects metabolic processes (breakdown of fat or protein) Type 1: insulin dependent diabetes (or juvenile-onset diabetes) . Pancreas cannot produce insulin to sufficiently meet its own needs, body is attacking own pancreas with antibodies. Diabetic retinopathy, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy + heart disease and stroke. Type 2: non insulin dependent diabetes (adult-onset) 95% Polydipsia (thirst), polyuria (increased urine), polyphagia (hunger) , Produce insulin, but not enough for body"s needs or struggle to use insulin effectively. Associated with adults typically and lifestyles, changes in lifestyle can control obesity, diet, exercise, hypertension, genetics (1st or 2nd), cholesterol, age 40+, race (african american) Diabetes triggered by diabetes (pregnancy leads to insulin resistance) usually resolves, but higher risk for type 2 later+ risks to the baby.
