Question

Table 1. Initial Testing- Urine and Blood

Patient	Glucose Level (Initial Result mg/dl) in Urine	Glucose Level (Initial Result mg/dl) in Blood	Diagnosis	Recommended Treatment Program
Patient 1	100-150mg/dL	200-250mg/dL	He has Excessively High Glucose Levels in the blood and borderline high glucose levels in the urine. Given his age and lifestyle he likely has type 2 diabetes	Eat a more balanced diet with less sugar and junk food. Begin doing some light walking or swimming exercise.
Patient 2	200-250mg/dL	200-250mg/dL	She has excessively high glucose levels in the urine and blood. Given her age and her excessive need for water and frequent urination, she likely has type 2 diabetes.	???
Patient 3	0 (zero) mg/dL	100-150mg/dL	He has normal glucose levels in the urine, but borderline high blood glucose levels in the blood.	???
Patient 4	0 (zero) mg/dL	Less than 70mg/dL	He has normal glucose levels in the urine, but low glucose levels in the blood.	???

Answer 1

2.A person is susceptible to type 2 diabetes:

A medical condition such as Cushing syndrome or polycystic ovarian syndrome

surgery or trauma, such as a burn or injury

Infections, such as pneumonia or a urinary tract infection

Certain medicines, such as steroids or diuretics.

Nutrients given through a feeding tube or IV

family history of diabetes or gestational diabetes

Obesity or a lack of physical activity

Foods to eat for a type 2 diabetic diet meal plan include complex carbohydrates such as brown rice, whole wheat, quinoa, oatmeal, fruits, vegetables, beans, and lentils. Foods to avoid include simple carbohydrates, which are processed, such as sugar, pasta, white bread, flour, and cookies, pastries.

Benefits may be obtained by consumption of dietary fiber. There is some evidence that consuming dietary fiber my help control blood sugar level.

studies have shown that high fat diets that have replaced carbohydrates with fat have shown improved glycemic control and improved blood lipid profiles.

Taking medications to help your body use insulin more effectively. These can include metformin (Glumetza), which allows your body to respond better to insulin, or sulfonylureas (Glyburid), which helps your body make more insulin.

Keeping track of your blood sugar levels so that you can better understand how your body reacts to certain foods, activities, or therapies.

3. Exercise at least 30 minutes five days a week

Maintain a healthy weight

Momentarily decrease the amount of carbohydrates intake.

Nicotine in smoking makes it harder to control the blood sugar levels. Quit smoking

Drinking alcohol causes increased blood sugar level. Limit the amount of alcohol.

4. For immediate treatment of low blood glucose, make sure you eat or drink 15 grams carbohydrate (in form of juice, glucose tablets, or hard candy).

Eating small meals and snacks throughout the day, eating about every three hours.

Having a variety of foods, including protein (meat and non-meat), fatty foods, and high-fiber foods such as whole-grain bread, fruit, and vegetables.

Some doctors recommend a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet but this type of diet has not proven to help hypoglycemia.