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Type 2 diabetes Mellitus - Coggle Diagram
Type 2 diabetes Mellitus
Pathophysiology
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occurs in juveniles, young adults and middle age.
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Specific receptor sites become insensitive to insulin that is “insulin resistance”, preventing glucose from entering the cells.
Medications
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medication
metformin (Glucophage, Metformin Hydrochloride ER, Glumetza, Riomet, Fortamet).
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Interventions
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Because circulating insulin may be inadequate to ensure glucose uptake, avoid exercise when your serum glucose is elevated and ketosis is present.
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Pateint education
Learn the names of your prescribed drugs, dosages, schedule, and (if on insulin) technique for injections.
Take some form of carbohydrate if you have symptoms of hypoglycemia: nervousness, palpitations, hunger.
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We will teach you how to check your blood glucose, how to interpret the findings, and what actions, if any, to take.
Nutrition is an important part of managing your diabetes. The dietitian will discuss dietary guidelines with you.