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Diabetes Mellitus

NURS 124/125
Across
Frequent and excessive urination
Complications of DM significantly reduced with glycemic _______
Progressive disorder with insulin resistance and decreased beta-cell secretion of insulin
Pathological change of kidney that reduces function and leads to kidney failure
Used to estimate kidney function
Product of fat metabolism
Complications from changes in small blood vessels; eye and vision complications, peripheral neuropathy, nephropathy, erectile dysfunction, and cognitive dysfunction
Leading cause of blindness, ESKD, and foot or leg amputations
Measures how much glucose permanently attaches to hemoglobin molecule
Complications from changes in large blood vessels; cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease
High blood lipid levels
Allows blood glucose to move into cells to generate energy
People with DM need ______ eye exams
Used to diagnose DM in nonpregnant adults, level > 126 on two occasions diagnostic
High blood glucose level
Islet cells of the pancreas that secrete glucagon
Down
Used to diagnose gestational DM
Progressive deterioration of nerve function, resulting in loss of sensory perception
A1C of 4 - 6% is considered ______.
Breakdown of glycogen into glucose
Autoimmune disorder where beta cells destroyed
Symptoms of type 1 DM often have an ______ onset and include thirst, hunger, weight loss, and increased urine output
Syndrome characterized by abdominal obesity, hyperglycemia, abnormal A1C, HTN, hyperlipidemia
Small amounts of albumin in the urine
DM affects glucose __________.
Islet cells of the pancreas that produce insulin and amylin
Common cause of death in patients with DM
Risk factor for type 2 DM
Cause of type 1 DM
Triggers release of glucose from cell storage sites; prevents hypoglycemia
"bad cholesterol"
"good cholesterol"