Diabetes

What are the two primary hormones secreted by the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas?

• Insulin and Glucose

• Glucagon & I- esterase

• Insulin and Glucagon

• There are no hormones secreted by the pancreas

The majority of diabetics are Type 1

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The vast majority (90% to 95%) have type 2 diabetes

Without insulin, those with Type 1 diabetes will die.

• True

• False

Diabetes does not impact dental care as it is a condition found in the blood.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Do not interfere with meals

Oral surgery considerations

General anesthesia considerations

Minimal stress

Fragile blood vessels

Delayed wound healing

Tendency to develop infections

Avoid prophylactic use of antibiotics

Treat infections aggressivelyuXerostomia

Dental caries

Dry, cracking oral mucosa with presence of mucositis

Ulcers

Infections

Inflamed painful tongue

Periodontal disease

Name one systemic complication of diabetes

Answer explanation

cardiovascular complications

retinopathy

neuropathy

Oral complaints of oral structures

GI tract atony

Infections

slower healing

The most common medical emergency for diabetic clients on medication is:

• hypoglycemia

• hyperglycemia

• tachycardia

• cardiac arrest