NUTR 244 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Reactive Hypoglycemia
Document Summary
Type 1: no insulin produced, requires insulin injections, autoimmune disease, genetic link, often develops early, uncontrolled diabetes can cause long term complications. Type 2: insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, genetics, obesity, physical inactivity increase risk, onset, tx lifestyle modification, medications. Gestational diabetes: diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy, often resolves after delivery, increased risk for developing type 2 dm for both mother and infant. Follow dri"s, moderate exercise, control carbs, for t2dm weight loss, alcohol in moderation. Symptoms shakiness, sweating, anxiety, weakness, headache, rapid or irregular heartbeat. Inconsistent insulin response: reactive hypoglycemia pancreas secretes too much insulin after a high-carb meal, fasting hypoglycemia pancreas produces too much insulin, even when someone has not eaten. High risk for people taking insulin or medication. Treatment: small meals often, well-balanced (lean, non-meat sources of protein, fiber, whole grains, fruits and veggies, avoid sugary foods/drinks, if low, eat something sugary (not chocolate, too much fat, slows it down)
