Living with diabetes

Question 1

Hormones released during stress (Competitive exercise) to raise blood glucose

Answer 1

Adrenaline and cortisol

Question 2

Which chemical groups exaggerate the insulin response

Answer 2

Incretins

Question 3

5 effects of incretins (GLPs) in the body

Answer 3

1) Beta cells- enhances glucose dependent insulin secretion
2) Promotes satiety and reduces appetite
3) reduces glucagon secretion
4) Stomach: reduces gastric emptying

Question 4

Which enzyme inactivates DPPIV

Answer 4

GLP-1

Question 5

Two classification of administered insulin

Answer 5

Long and short duration of action

Question 6

Short duration of action insulin

Answer 6

Lispro, aspart, glulisine, inhaled

Question 7

Long duration of action insulin

Answer 7

NPH, Detemir, Glargine

Question 8

4 different insulin regimes

Answer 8

Once daily insulin (older people)
Nightime insulin only (combination with tablets in type 2 diabetes)
B.D. mixture
Basal Bolus

Question 9

How long after a meal does the absorptive state last

Answer 9

0-4 hours