nutrition

Question 1

who do you assess for diabetes

Answer 1

• over 40s except pregnant women
• 25-39 of south asian, Chinese, afro Caribbean and black African
• people with conditions that increase chance of diabetes

Question 2

what is the most effective change for weight loss

Answer 2

reduction in energy dense foods and drinks

Question 3

what percentage weight loss is the aim in type 2 who are obese or overweight

Answer 3

> 5%

Question 4

diet aims for type 1’s with a fixed insulin regime

Answer 4

consistent quantities of carbohydrates

Question 5

what is the glycaemic index

Answer 5

rank of rate at which food makes blood glucose rise

Question 6

how can exercise cause a hyper

Answer 6

• exercise with low insulin
• low glucose absorption into muscle
• low muscle glycogen and secretion of glucagon
• excess glucose

Question 7

what are some potential causes of a hypo

Answer 7

• missing or delaying a meal or snack
• eating less carbs than normal
• increased physical exercise
• drinking alcohol
• taking too much insulin or medication