What is the risk of developing diabetes in a young adult who is underweight?
10% risk of developing diabetes
What are 3 modifiable risk factors of diabetes?
Diet Smoking Physical activity levels
What is another term for an automated insulin delivery device?
Artificial Pancreas
What are the risk factors of insulin pump use?
Pump failure Infusion blockage Infusion site problems Insulin stability issues User error Skin infections
What is a major risk factor of corrective insulin?
Overdosing Corrective insulin should only be done at the direction of a care provider
NPH insulin is an example of what type of insulin therapy?
Intermediate-acting Insulin
What does Basal-Bolus therapy mirror?
A healthy pancreas’s pattern of insulin release
What are the 2 main causes of kidney disease?
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) Hypertension (high blood pressure)
What causes Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Peripheral Arterial Disease, or PAD, is caused by the narrowing of blood vessels