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Diabetes & Insulin Flashcards

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What are the categories of insulin in order of shortest acting to longest acting?

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Rapid —> Short —> Intermediate —> Long —> Very Long

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What Insulins fall into the category of Rapid Acting Insulin?

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Lispro + Aspart + Glulisine

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What Insulin falls into the category of Short Acting Insulin?

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Regular

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What Insulin falls into the category of Intermediate Acting Insulin?

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NPH

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What Insulins fall into the category of Long Acting Insulin?

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Glargine + Detemir

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What Insulins fall into the category of Ultra Long Acting Insulin?

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Degludec

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What is the onset of Rapid Acting Insulin

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15-30 min

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What is the onset of Short Acting Insulin?

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30-60 min

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What is the onset of Intermediate Acting Insulin?

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2-4 hr

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What is the onset of Long Acting Insulin?

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1-2 hr

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What is the onset of Very Long Acting Insulin?

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1 hr

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How long is the peak of Rapid Acting Insulin?

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1-3 hr

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How long is the peak of Short Acting Insulin?

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2-4 hr

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How long is the peak of Intermediate Acting Insulin?

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8-12 hr

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How long is the peak of Long Acting Insulin?

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None

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How long is the peak of Ultra Long Acting Insulin?

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None

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How long is the duration of Rapid Acting Insulin?

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4-6 hr

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How long is the duration of Short Acting Insulin?

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5-8 hr

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How long is the duration of Intermediate Acting Insulin?

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10-18 hr

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How long is the duration of Long Acting Insulin?

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~1 Day

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How long is the duration of Ultra Long Acting Insulin?

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48 hr+

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What is important to keep in mind about Rapid Acting Insulin?

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Use just before meals + This insulin has the highest risk of Hypoglycemia

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What is important to keep in mind about Short Acting Insulin?

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Take 30-60 min before meal + Useful for managing DKA

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What is important to keep in mind about Intermediate Acting Insulin?

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These act as Basal Insulin + Cover the need of insulin for about 1/2 of the day

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What is important to keep in mind about Long Acting Insulin?
These act as Basal Insulin + Cover the need for insulin for ~1 day
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What is important to keep in mind about Ultra Long Acting Insulin?
Useful for extra long glucose control
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Insulin is always clear except for-
NPH + Lispro + Aspart
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What order should insulin be mixed?
Put air into NPH, then R. Draw R, then NPH.
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How do you mix NPH without causing bubbles to form?
Rub the insulin together with the palm of your hands, do not shake
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What angle do you administer Insulin?
90 if the pt is big, 45 if normal or smaller sized
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When administering Insulin, what should be done with the needle and plunger?
Push the plunger down all the way, leave the needle in place for 5 seconds
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What are some problems that can result from Insulin Therapy?
Hypoglycemia + Allergic Reactions + Lipodystrophy + Atrophy + Hypertrophy + Overuse of Site that alters the absorption of Insulin
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What allergic reactions can occur from Insulin administration?
Local or Systemic (Rare) + Preservative / Latex / Rubber Stopper
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What is Atrophy?
Wasting of SUBQ Tissue; Indentations
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What is Hypertrophy?
Thickening of SUBQ Tissue
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What is the Somogyi Effect?
High doses of insulin = Hyperglycemia at night
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The release of counterregulatory hormones causes rebound hyperglycemia at night. What is this called?
Somogyi Effect
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When should the Somogyi Effect be assessed for?
Between 2-4 AM
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What are the manifestations of the Somogyi Effect?
Headache + Night Sweats + Nightmares
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How is the Somogyi Effect treated?
Bedtime Snack + Reducing the Dose of Insulin
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What is the Dawn Phenomenon?
Morning Hyperglycemia present on awakening due to counterregulatory hormones in Predawn Hours
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What counterregulatory hormones cause the Dawn Phenomenon?
Growth Hormone + Cortisol
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What age group does the Dawn Phenomenon affect the most?
Adolescents + Young Adults (Because this is the peak time for growth hormone)
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What is the treatment for Insulin?
Increase Insulin or Adjust Administration Time
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What is Afrezza?
Rapid Acting Inhaled Insulin
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When is Afrezza administered?
Administer at the beginning of every meal or within 20 min after starting a meal
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What is Afrezza used in combination with for T1DM?
Long-Acting Insulin
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What are the common adverse reactions of Afrezza?
Hypoglycemia + Cough + Throat Pain + Irritation
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Afrezza is not recommended for the treatment of-
DKA + Smokers + Pt’s with Asthma or COPD (Bronchospasm Risk)
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How do Oral and Noninsulin Injectable Agents treat DM?
Work to improve the mechanism by which the body makes and uses Insulin
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What T2DM defects do Oral and Noninsulin Injectable Agents treat?
Insulin Resistance + Decreased Insulin Production + Increased Hepatic Glucose Production
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Can Oral and Noninsulin Injectable Agents be used in combination?
Yes
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What is the most effective 1st line treatment for T2DM?
Metformin
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What forms can Metformin be given?
Immediate Release + ER + Liquid Forms
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What is the pharmacological action of Metformin?
Lowers Hepatic Glucose Production + Enhances Insulin Sensitivity + Improves Glucose Transport
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Can Metformin be given to prevent T2DM in Prediabetic pt’s?
Yes
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What is a potential side effect of Metformin?
Weight Loss
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When should Metformin be withheld?
Pt’s undergoing surgery or radiologic procedures with Contrast Medium 24-48 hrs before and at least 48 hrs after when serum creatinine is within normal limits
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What are the CI’s of Metformin?
Renal + Liver + Cardiac Disease + Lactic Acidosis Iodine Based Contrast Medium (May cause Acute Kidney Injury) Excessive Alcohol Intake
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Is a person with DM allowed to eat the same foods as someone without?
Yes, but moderating certain foods is important
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What do you always give Rapid Acting Insulin with?
Food

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