Insulin Flashcards
what does insulin do?
-stimulates the synthesis of glycogen from glucose
insulin indication
-treatment of DM1
-treatment of DM2 when DM cannot be controlled via diet or other agents
insulin contraindications?
none
insulin caution
-pregnancy
-lactation
insulin adverse effects
-hypoglycemia
-hypokalemia
insulin drug to drug interactions
beta blockers b/c they slow your heart rate down & mask the signs of hypoglycemia
what type of insulin is lispro?
rapid acting
lispro onset
15 minutes
what type of insulin is regular insulin?
short-acting
what is the onset of regular insulin?
30 minutes to 1 hour
what type of insulin is NPH
intermediate insulin
what is the onset of NPH
2-4 hours
what type of insulin is apart?
rapid-acting
what type of insulin is glargine?
long acting
what is the onset of glargine?
1-2 hours
