3. Introduction
• Is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate, protein, and fat
metabolism resulting from insulin deficiency or
abnormality in the use of insulin and characterized by
high levels of sugar(glucose) in the blood
4. Causes
• Immune system attacks and destroys beta cells in the
pancreas.
• Pancreas doesn't make enough insulin or the cells of the
body become resistant to insulin.
5. Types
• There are 4 major types of diabetes:
• 1) Type 1 Diabetes
• 2)Type 2 Diabetes
• 3) Gestational Diabetes
• 4) Pre-diabetes
6. Type 1 Diabetes
• Usually diagnosed in childhood
• Affected by hereditary
• Sometimes there are no symptoms
• Imperative to inject insulin daily because the body
makes little or no insulin
• frequently called the ‘insulin-dependent’ group
• Patients with type 1 diabetes need insulin daily to
survive
7. Type 2 Diabetes
• Most common
• Usually occurs in adulthood but diagnosis is increasing in
the younger generation
• Affects many children
• Body is incapable of responding to insulin
• Rates rising due to increased obesity and failure to
exercise and eat healthy
8. Gestational Diabetes
• Blood sugar levels are high during pregnancy in women
• Women who give birth to children over 9 lbs.
• High risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease
10. Fasting Plasma Glucose Test
• Patient must fast for eight hours, this is measured in
mg/dL
• Blood glucose range for pre-diabetics will be in the 100-
125 mg/dL range.
• Type 2 diabetes will have blood sugar results in the
range of 126 mg/dL and above
• These levels can increase the risk of heart disease and
stroke
11. Glycosylated Hemoglobin
• Measures the amount of glycated hemoglobin in blood.
Glycated hemoglobin is a substance in red blood cells
that is formed when blood sugar (glucose) attaches to
hemoglobin.
12. Summary
• Diabetes can be referred to as a chronic disease
characterized by high levels of sugar(glucose) in the
blood
• Treatable, but not curable.
• Preventable in obesity, adult client.
• Controllable- DIET and EXERCISE
• Diagnostic Tests by Signs and symptoms
• Nursing implications ,monitoring, teaching and assessing
for complications.
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