T1DM

Question 1

T1DM (NWCPM) how to explain N

Answer 1

Car (sugar) + garage (cells) + key (insulin)

Question 2

What are some of the problems / complications of T1DM

Answer 2

Kidney / heart / eye problems in future

Risk of low blood sugar levels

High blood sugar levels DKA which requires you to be in hospital

Question 3

What lifestyle management to offer in T1DM

Answer 3

Healthy diet avoiding junk food and foods high in sugar

Stop smoking

To attend diabetic checks

Question 4

How to give insulin management?

Answer 4

Short acting => insulin injection just before eating
Long acting => Before you go to bed

Can give insulin pump to do itself

ITS ALL SC injections