WGU NUTRITION- DIABETES EXAM
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What changed occur when insulin levels are low? - Answer-Weight loss, ketogenesis,
starved muscle cells
When insulin levels are low, what happens to glucose and adipose tissue? - Answer-
Cells cannot take in glucose because insulin is the hormone that allows glucose to enter
the cells
What are signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia in a patient with type 1 diabetes? -
Answer-Thirst, dry mouth, increased urination
Sweating is a sign of which type of blood sugar issue? - Answer-Hypoglycemia, the lack
of glucose providing energy to the cells causes a person to become pale and sweaty
and snake
Describe the comorbidities of pre diabetes - Answer-Ischemic heart disease and chronic
and chronic kidney disease
What are the screening recommendations for pre diabetes in adults? - Answer-Fasting
plasma glucose, glucose tolerance test, or glucosylated hemoglobin A1c can be used
What bmi would qualify an adult for pre diabetes screening? - Answer-Greater than or
equal to 25
The ADA endorses what type of diet for type 1 diabetes management? - Answer-The
ADA does not endorse any specific diet
What A1c would be prediabetic? - Answer-5.7-6.4
Chronic kidney disease and renal failure requiring dialysis develop in what percentage
of patients with type 1 diabetes? - Answer-50%
Genetic predisposition and environmental factors are common with which type of
diabetes? - Answer-Type 1
What is often the first manifestation of type 1 diabetes? - Answer-Diabetic keto acidosis
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease resulting in the destruction of which cells? -
Answer-Beta cells of the pancreas
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