diabetic drugs

Question 1

What test is used to determine blood sugars over the last 2-3 months?

Answer 1

A1c

Question 2

Drugs that increase blood sugar

Answer 2

Fluoroquinolone, beta agonists, corticosteroids, diuretics

Question 3

Illnesses that increase blood sugar

Answer 3

sepsis, pneumonia, UTI, pancreatitis, Cushing’s, hyperthyroidism

Question 4

How and where is insulin given

Answer 4

SQ, abdomen

Question 5

How and when to take Metformin

Answer 5

Immediate release: twice daily
Extended release: once daily
Take with meals

Question 6

Metformin drug effects

Answer 6

lower blood glucose, improves insulin sensitivity, decrease hepatic glucose production

note: only works in T2D

Question 7

signs of hypoglycemia

Answer 7

sweating, tremors, nervousness, palpitations

Question 8

signs of hyperglycemia

Answer 8

thirst, frequent urination, dry mouth, blurred vision

Question 9

when to exercise with diabetes

Answer 9

after meals

note: exercise brings down blood sugar so use caution in the morning

Question 10

when to eat with diabetes

Answer 10

eat at the same time every day with meals spread throughout the day

Question 11

when to monitor blood sugar with diabetes

Answer 11

before and after meals and exercise

Question 12

insulin dosage

Answer 12

in units