Insulin Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
what are the aims of therapy in T1DM
A
prevent hyperglycaemia
reduce chronic complications
avoid hypoglycaemia
2
Q
what is normal insulin physiology
A
Insulin is secreted at a low basal rate accounting for 50% of insulin produced
Post-prandial insulin is secreted in relation to post-meal glucose
3
Q
what type of insulin regimen aim to mimc normal endogenous insulin production
A
basal bolus insulin
4
Q
what is first line treatment for T1DM
A
MDI (x3-4 injections per day) or CSII
5
Q
examples of short acting insulin
A
Humulin S
Humulin M3
Actrapid
6
Q
examples of long acting insulin
A
Lantus
Levemir
7
Q
examples of rapid acting analogue-intermediate mixture
A
Humalog Mix25 / Mix50
