Diabetes Flashcards
(20 cards)
Diabetes drug class that ends in -glitinides
Meglitinides
Diabetic drug class that ends in -ide
Sulfonylureas
Most common biguaunide used as first line treatment for diabetes
Metformin
diabetic drug class that ends in -glitazone
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)
diabetic drug class that ends in -ose
AGI’s / starch blockers
Bolus insulin aka
meal time insulins- given to cover the rise of blood sugar levels after eating
Baslar Insulin aka
insulin that controls blood sugar levels throughout the day (between meals and overnight) works slower to keep blood sugars stable
Rapid Acting Insulin
aka bolus insulin
Onset- 15 to 30 mins
Peak- 30 to 90 mins
Duration- 3 to 5 hrs
Short Acting- Regular Insulin
Onset- 30-60 mins
Peak- 2-4 hrs
Duration- 8-12 hrs
Intermediate Insulin
Onset- 1-2 hrs
Peak- 4-12 hrs (8 hr avg)
Duration 18 to 24 hrs
Long acting Insulin
Onset- 60-70 mins
Peak- NO PEAK; PEAKLESS
Duration- 24 hrs
When should a Type 1 diabetic exercise? What parameters?
When BS <250 and urine has negative ketones
How does hyperglycemia episode happen in Type 1s during exercise?
Insulin levels already low prior to working out
-stress hormones released during intense workout raise blood sugar in an individual who’s insulin production is already impaired
How does hypoglycemia occur in a type 1 during exercise?
Exercise typically causes low blood sugar levels
-If person works out and they already have active insulin in system, working out speeds up insulin absorption and lowers it even more
-Muscles using all available glucose for energy, thus lowering blood sugar levels
Exercise benefit it Type 2 diabetics
Exercise, weight loss can improve insulin resistance
All Diabetics whether type 1 or 2 need to check blood sugar prior to exercising? T or F
True
Diabetic DIagnostic Criteria
Fasting Glucose
Oral Glucose
A1C Test Glucose
Random Glucose
Fasting Glucose Test
Blood Sugar Greater than or equal to 126 (must be NPO hrs)
Random Glucose Test
Blood sugar greater than or equal to 200
