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1. CIRCULATORY: Explain that uncontrolled hyperglycemia increases
3. NEUROLOGICAL: Explain how uncontrolled hyperglycemia causes a
thickening of the capillary membranes resulting in reduced sensation. Loss
of sensation complicates lower limb injuries by removing normal pain
responses and protective reactions. Amputation may result from limb
injuries.
4. IMMUNOLOGICAL: Explain how poor circulatory perfusion, reduced sensation
and hyperglycemia decrease the body's ability to fight off infection that may
result in amputation.
atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis which results in decreased circulation and
5. ENDOCRINE: Explain how poorly controlled glucose levels may lead to
Diabetic Ketoacidosis or hyperglycemia, the symptoms of each complication, and
how to prevent and treat.
6. Emphasize the need for continuous diabetic surveillance to lessen and
possibly avoid complications.
organ perfusion. Long term impairment of the circulatory system can lead to
amputation, blindness, kidney failure, stroke, and myocardial infarcation.
2. RENAL: Explain how poor perfusion of the kidneys and the increased
workload required to diurese large amounts of glucose and protein results in
eventual kidney failure.
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