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what is a post-prandial glucose?

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glucose 2 hrs after eating

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What is the goal for post-prandial glucose?

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<140

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What do post-prandial glucose levels depend on?

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the amount of food eaten

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How does pst-prandial glucose work in nondiabetics?

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plasma glucose concentrations peak around 60 minutes after the start of a meal (rarely >140) & return to pre-prandial levels within 2-3 hrs

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What is a step wise approach that begins with lifestyle modifications?

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non- insulin management of diabetes

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What are the lifestyle modifications that need to be made to manage diabetes?

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siet & excercise

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there are approximately __ groups of medication used to treat type 2 diabetes; different mechanism of action

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What are the glycemic targets for diabetics trying to manage glucose?

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individualized to person
A1C < 7%
FPG 80-130
PPG <140

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What medication is in the biguanides class?

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metformin (glucophage)

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What is considered to be the first-line tx for type 2 diabetes?

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metformin

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What does metformin do?

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  • decreases absorption of carbs
  • decreases glucose production in the liver
  • improves how insulin works in the body (insulin sensitizer)
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can metformin be given with other medications?

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yes; given alone or in combination with other medications

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What are the side effects of metformin?

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GI side effects
- decreases appetite
- bloating
- abd pain
- nausea
- metallic taste
- may cause weight loss

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what does metformin increases risk of?

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increases risk of B12 deficiency (risk of pernicious anemia)

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is hypoglycemia a side effect of metformin?

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hypoglycemia is not a problem when used alone

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What does metformin do to the blood?

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decreases platelet aggregation & reduces viscocity

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What can metformin do to lipids?

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can help decrease lipids

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What can help with GI effects of metformin?

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taking it with food

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What is a nursing consideration for metformin?

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hold 48 hrs before & after contrast dyes to prevent lactic acidosis or AKI

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When is metformin contraindicated?

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  • renal impairment
  • hepatic impairment
  • heart failure
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What medications are in the sulfonylurea class?

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glipizide (glucotrol)
glyburide (DiaBeta)
glymepride (amaryl)

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What is the most commonly prescribed & most inexpensive class of oral diabetic medications?

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sulfonylureas

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How do sulfonylureas work?

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stimulates beta cells to secrete insulin
- decrease glucose production by the liver

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what can sulfonylureas be taken with?

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used alone or with metformin/insulin

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What are the side effects of sulfonyureas?
- hypoglycemia - weight gain - GI disturbances - increase risk for sunburn (photosensitivity)
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When should sulfonylureas be used cautiously?
renal impairment hepatic impairment
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When is the onset & peak of sulfonylureas?
onset - 90 minutes peak - 2-3 hrs
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When are sulfonylureas contraindicated?
- allergic to sulfa medications - pregnant or lactating
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What are drug interactions with sulfonylureas?
- oral anticoagulants - NSAIDS - H2 blockers - warfarin - beta blockers - alcohol
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Should sulfonylureas be taken with or without food?
with food
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What should you not do when taking sulfonylureas?
drink alcohol!
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What causes decreased concentrations of sulfonylureas?
- thiazides - steroids - TB meds
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What medications are in the metglitinides class?
repaglinide (prandin) nateglinide (starlix)
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How do metglitinides work?
stimulates beta cells to produce more insulin
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Can metglitinides be used in those with allergies to sulfa?
yes
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Can metglitinides be used with other meds?
yes; alone or in combination; often with metformin
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how should metglitinides be taken?
should be taken with first bite of good; must eat within 15 minutes of taking med
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should you take metglitinides if skipping meal or NPO?
no; skip dose if skipping meal - hold if pt is NPO
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What are the side effects of metglitinides?
weight gain angina hypoglycemia
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is hypoglycemia more of a risk with metglitinides or sulfonylureas?
sulfonylureas
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How do thiazolidinediones work?
improve the effectiveness of insulin by decreasing insulin resistance in adipose & muscle cells - block hepatic gluconeogenesis - increases insulin sensitivity
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What line tx are thiazolidinediones?
2nd or 3rd line
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can thiazolidinediones be combined with other meds?
yes; alone or in combination
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Is thiazolidinediones taken with or without food?
can be taken with or without food
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What medication is in the thiazolidinediones class?
pioglitazone (actos)
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What are the side effects of thiazolidinediones?
- weight gain - fluid retention - edema - osteopenia (increased fracture risk) - possible bladder cancer risk
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when are thiazolidinediones contraindicated?
- heart failure - hepatic impairment
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What should you monitor when taking thiazolidinediones?
monitor LFTs before & during use
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What are alpha glucosidase inhibitors also known as?
starch blockers (delay carbohydrate absorption)
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What medications are in the alpha glucosidase inhibitor class?
acarbose (precose) miglitol (glyset)
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How do alpha glucosidease inhibitors work?
inhibit alpha-glucosidase, by delaying the absorption of glucose in the small intestine after a meal; does not increase insulin secretion - slows glucose entry into bloodstream, reducing PPG spikes
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What are the side effects of alpha glucosidase inhibitors?
anemia GI effects - diarrhea - distention - flatulence hypoglycemia (esp in combo w/ other meds)
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When are alpha glucosidase inhibitors contraindicated?
in renal impairment in pt w/ GI problems
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How should alpha glucosidase inhibitors be taken?
should be taken with the first bite of food
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Can alpha glucosidase inhibitors be used with other meds?
yes; may be used in combination with other glucose-lowering meds
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What should you monitor when taking alpha glucosidase inhibitors?
monitor liver function studies (LFTs)
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What kind of therapy is glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1 receptor agonists?
incretin; hormone-based therapy
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how do GLP-1s work?
- stimulates pancreas = increases insulin secretion & blocks glucagon secretion - delays gastric emptying = delays glucose spikes - decreases appetite; increased feeling of fullness = leads to weight loss - crosses BBB = increases satiety - promotes growth & development of beta cells
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What can GLP-1s cause in combination with other meds?
hypoglycemia
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What are the side effects of GLP-1s?
- nausea - abd pain - constipation - risk of pancreatitis - injection site reactions
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When are GLP-1s taken?
once a day or once a week injectable
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What are the medications in the GLP-1 class?
semaglutide (rybelsus/ozempic) - oral agent (rybelus) - SQ inj. (ozempic) - for weight loss (wegovy) exenatide (byetta) - SQ inj. - caution in pt w/ pancreatitis, gallstones, kidney dysfunction & high triglycerides - no alcohol dulaglutide (trulicity) - SQ inj. Liraglutide (victoza)
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What is important to differentiate with the types of semaglutide?
important to differentiate between ozempic & wegovy due to insurance. ozempic indicated for diabetes & wegovy indicated for weight loss
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What medications are DPP-4 (gliptin) inhibitors?
sitagliptin (januvia) saxagliptin (onglyza) linagliptin (tradjenta) alogliptin (nesina)
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How do DPP-4 inhibitors work?
- inhibit dipetidyl peptidase 4 (DDP-4) enzyme, which destroys the GI incretin hormones GLP-1 & GIP - increase insulin secretion - decrease glucagon secretion to decrease glucose production allows incretin hormones to remain in circulation longer (prolongs insulins effect) - slows gastic emptying
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Can DPP-4 inhibitors cause weight loss?
yes
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do DPP-4 inhibitors cause hypoglycemia?
do not cause hypoglycemia unless used in combination w/ insulin or sulfonylureas
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How are DDP-4 inhibitors administered?
injection
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What are the side effects of DPP-4 inhibitors?
- headache - renal impairment - diarrhea - N/V - constipation - joint pain - increased risk for pancreatitis - increased risk for upper respiratory infections - hypoglycemia
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How do sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2) work?
- inhibit reabsorption of glucose in the proximal renal tubules; promote glucose excretion in urine - blocks glucose reabsorption in kidneys = glucose excreted in urine
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What medications are in the sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2) class?
canaglifozin (invokana) apagliflozin (farxiga) empalifozin(jardiance)
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What are the benefits of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2)?
- weight loss - may reduce CV complications (anti-inflammatory effects)
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Do sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2) causes hypoglycemia?
no; does not cause hypoglycemia unless used in combination
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When are SGLT2s contraindicated?
w/ renal impairment
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What are the side effects of SGLT2s?
- yeast infection - UTIs - amputations - decreased risk of hyperkalemia
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Should SGLT2 be taken with or without food?
can be taken with or without; take without regard to food
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How do all SGLT2 inhibitors provide renal protection?
by decreasing the protein loss & reducing the damage caused by hyper filtration
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What should you increase when taking SGLT2 inhibitors?
increase PO fluid intake
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What medication is in the amylin analogues (amylinomimetic) class?
pramlintide: symlin injectable
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What is special about amylinomimetics?
used for both type 1 & 2
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How do amylinomimetics work?
- slows gastric emplying, which helps regulate postprandial rise in blood glucose - reduces postprandial glucagon secretion
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amylinomimetics increase the sense of ________, possibly reducing food intake and promoting _______ ______
satiety; weight loss
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When should amylinomimetics be taken?
immediately before meal
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When should a amylinomimetics not be given?
if not eating
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by what route are amylinomimetics administered?
SQ injection
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What will amylinomimetics cause?
hypoglycemia
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How do you manage hypoglycemia?
using hyperglycemia agent
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What is the primary hyperglycemic agent?
gluagon
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How does glucagon work?
- triggers the liver to convert stored glucose (glycogen) into a usable form & then release it into your bloodstream. This process is called glycogenolysis
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When should glucagon be used?
for sever hypoglycemia; when pt is unable to take oral glucose
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What is D50 (AMPID-50)?
injectable glucagon
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How can glucose (D50) be administered?
SQ,IM, or IV
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What should you do when a pt is awake or able to swallow after a hypoglycemic event?
provide small snack

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