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Meters
Diabetes Lab eTraining Slide 3
- Meters do not only display numbers.
- Some display 鈥淟o鈥� or 鈥淗i鈥� for out of range readings.
- Some of them also display specific 鈥渆rror codes鈥� that may indicate problems like an insufficient blood sample or that the temperature is out of range.You will need the meter manual to respond to these error codes.
- You can get information about a specific meter and test strips from several different sources.
- A copy of the manufacturer鈥檚 manual for the meter should be provided by
Lancets
Diabetes Lab eTraining Slide 2
There are many types of lancets and lancet devices.
Many students will use a lancing device. Some lancing devices have several depth settings to allow for the difference between sensitive fingers and callused fingers. Some come with two caps for the end that touches the finger to adjust the depth of puncture. In addition, the pressure of the finger on the cap determines how deep the puncture will go. It should be deep enough to provide an adequate amount of blood, but not be so deep as to cause bruising or pain.
Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms
Diabetes eTraining Slide 8
Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms. Others are symptomatic with very high blood glucose levels.
Some symptoms are often similar to type 1:
- Tired
- thirst
- hunger
- increased urination
Plus the following symptoms:
Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms
Diabetes eTraining Slide 6
The symptoms of type 1 diabetes usually develop over a short period of time. They include:
- Unusual increased thirst
- Frequent urination
- Extreme hunger
- Unusual weight loss
- Extreme fatigue and irritability
- Blurred vision
If not diagnosed and treated with insulin, the person with type 1 diabetes will eventually lapse into a life-threatening condition known as diabetic ketoacidosis (KEY-toe-asi-DOE-sis) or DKA.
The Impact Of Diabetes
Diabetes eTraining Slide 3
- 8.3% or 25.8 million people in the United States have diabetes.
- 1 in every 400 children and adolescents has diabetes
- $174 billion: Total costs of diagnosed diabetes in the United States in 2007
Data from the 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet (released Jan. 26, 2011) American Diabetes Association website
Why You Have This Training
Diabetes eTraining Slide 2
Federal laws address the school鈥檚 responsibilities to ensure access for students with disabilities:
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
- Medication Training (CED a49423, 48980, CCR Title 5, 18170, P and PC 4230)
- Performing or supervising Medication Administration (CRC 49423, 48980, CCR Title 5, 18170, B and PC 4230)
Diabetes eTraining Overview
Diabetes eTraining Slide 1
- What is Diabetes?
- Symptoms of hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and ketoacidosis
- Nutrition concerns
- Checking glucose level
- Administration of insulin and glucagon