Week 1 Pre-Class Learning: Glucose Regulation - Insulin Flashcards
Note that this deck is supplemental to the slides and does not cover all the material.
1
Q
Insulin is ___ (anabolic/catabolic)
A
anabolic
2
Q
Role of insulin for carbohydrates chart (6)
A
3
Q
Role of insulin for amino acids and proteins chart (3)
A
4
Q
Role of insulin for lipids chart
A
5
Q
Who needs insulin therapy, and who MIGHT need it?
A
Need - T1DM
Might need - T2DM
6
Q
What are the indications for insulin therapy? (3)
A
- DM 1 and 2
- Gestational DM
- Severe hyperkalemia
7
Q
What are the adverse effects of insulin therapy? (3)
A
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypokalemia (insulin drives K+ into cells)
- Lipodystrophy
