Diabetic Medication

Question 1

Alpha-glucosidase Inhibitor

Answer 1

slows absorption of the CHO in GI tract; decreases BG through breakdown starchy foods

Question 2

Biguanides aka Metformin

Answer 2

first line treatment; decrease glu production in liver; decrease insulin resistance: improved gly-control;

Question 3

Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Antagonist (GLP1)

Answer 3

works like a natural hormone: increase insulin secretion; inhibits glucagon secretion; suppresses appetite w/ delayed gastric emptying

Question 4

Insulin

Answer 4

normalizes HbA1c; potential weight gain and hypoglycaemia

Question 5

DPP-4 Inhibitor

Answer 5

preserves insulin production; reduces BG w/out hypogymcaemia.

Question 6

Sodium glucose transporter 2-inhibitor

Answer 6

prevents kidneys retaining glucose; excretes through urine

Question 7

Sulfonylureas

Answer 7

incrased pancreatic beta-cell production of insulin; HE insulemia; decreased HbA1c; potential to accelerate B-cell failure; promotes WG and HOGLY