Transcript Diabetes
Diabetes Darla Hines Kevin Bartlett Susie Brooks “Diabetes 101” • Diabetes develops when your body can’t • make or properly use a natural hormone. This hormone, called ____________, is made in your pancreas. It helps your body’s cells take in sugar from your bloodstream. Three Types of Diabetes • Type I Diabetes – Body’s immune system attacks cells that make insulin. – Cells die causing high sugar levels in blood. – Lack of insulin coupled with high blood sugar may cause acid build up in the blood. • Most often affects ____________, but adults can develop also. Type II Diabetes • Your body probably still makes insulin, but your body’s cells can’t use it well. –This is called ____________ ____________. Gestational Diabetes • Occurs in some ____________ women – About 4% • It can cause problems during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. • This type of diabetes is diagnosed in the last months of pregnancy. • Women who get gestational diabetes are more likely to develop Type II Diabetes. www.diabetes.com Life with Type II Diabetes diabetes: Diabetes Animation • Who gets it? – Anyone can develop Type II Diabetes • Risk Factors You Can Control – – – – Your ____________ Smoking Lack of physical activity High blood pressure/high cholesterol www.diabetes.com Prevention • Research: – Data from the 3-year Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) demonstrated that the incidence of type 2 diabetes can be reduced 58% just by lifestyle changes. Shrier, Ian. Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: A Good Investment for All Ages. • Risk Factors You Can’t Control – Family History – Gestational Diabetes – Age – Ethnic Group Symptoms of Type II Diabetes • • • • • • • Increased ____________ Increased urination Increased appetite Fatigue Blurred vision Frequent or slow-healing infections (including bladder, vaginal, skin) Erectile disfunction in men http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/19811.htm How do you deal w/ sxs? • Learn: – How to test and record your blood glucose level. – What you should eat and ____________ to eat. – – – – How to correctly take your medication. How to recognize and treat low and high blood sugar. How to handle yourself when feeling sick. Storing medication and supplies in easy to reach places. – Wear an ID band. *Best Way: Choose your favorite activity and exercise! Self Testing Always have equipment and supplies needed to do self test in a handy bag. Use finger prick to stick finger, DO NOT use ____________ or ____________. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/ 19811.htm Self Testing Place drops of blood on indicator strips Record result and also date and time of reading. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/ 19811.htm Complications • Heart disease and stroke • High blood pressure • Eye problems • ____________ damage • Nerve damage • Infections • Gum disease • Problems in pregnancy diabetes: Complications Body Map Treatments for Type II Diabetes • Treatments take into consideration: – Age – Sex – Weight – Occupation – Specific ____________ ____________ Most Effective Treatments • Diet -More than a _________ of ALL diabetes can be satisfactorily controlled with diet alone • Exercise • Oral hypoglycemic agents • Insulin treatments http://www.diabetes.com/vp010014.html Urban&Scwarzberg. 1978 and http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/19811.htm SUPPORT • Support groups can be found at health centers. • Getting into exercise groups with fellow ____________. • Keeping active with friends and family. • Talking to a doctor about ways of dealing with diabetes. diabetes: Meeting The Challenge Of Diabetes In Conclusion, with the proper attention and treatment… Diabetes CAN Be Controlled, so DON’T let it control you!