Terms
Measure of body fat based on height and weight of a patient
BMI
This is secreted from the pancreas in response to high blood sugar in the body
Insulin
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Levothyroxine
Synthroid
Humulin R
insulin regular
Elevated glucose in the blood
Hyperglycemia
This organ affects the production of glucose in the body
Pancreas
contains gly, gli, glu
Novolog
insulin lispro
Humalog
elevated blood pressure
Hypertension
T/F: Type I diabetics can take oral antidiabetics to maintain their blood sugar
False
What special instructions must be included to a patient when taking levothyroxine?
Take on an empty stomach
Glucophage
metformin
methimazole
Tapazole
Device used to treat blood sugar levels in patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Glucometer
This hormone releases from the pancreas to increase sugar in the body
Glucagon
Route of administration for insulin
subcutaneous
semaglutide
Ozempic
sitagliptin
Low potassium in the blood
Hypokalemia
This insulin is the only type that can be given IV
Regular
These labs must be monitored for effectiveness of therapy - monitor blood sugar
Blood glucose, A1C
glipizide
Glucotrol
Lantus
insulin glargine
This type of diabetes usually develops in childhood or adolescence and requires insulin therapy for life.
Type 1 Diabetes
This type of diabetes is often associated with obesity and can sometimes be managed with diet, exercise, and oral medications.
Type 2 Diabetes
detemir
Levemir
Armour Thyroid
levothyroxine/liothyronine