Insulin
What is the correct way to draw up insulin?
Clear --> cloudy
Can Metformin cause hypoglycemia?
NO! - does not stimulate the release of insulin
What is the onset time frame for short duration rapid acting insulin?
15-30 min
Sensitizes insulin receptors in target tissues to increase glucose intake
Biguanides
-Metformin
How long does the average person spend sitting at stop lights?
2 years
What are the 3 short duration rapid acting insulins?
Insulin Lispro (Humalog)
Insulin Aspart (Novolog)
Insulin Glulisine (Apidra)
Adverse effects: Hypoglycemia and weight gain
Sulfonylureas & Meglitinides (Glinides)
What is the peak time for intermediate (NPH) insulin?
6-14 hours
Promotes (stimulates) the release of insulin
Sulfonylureas
-Tolbutamide, Chlorpropamide
-Glipizide, Glyburide, Glimepiride
The dot above a lowercase "j" or "i" is known as what?
A tittle
What is the name for the short duration slower acting insulin?
Regular insulin
What is the greatest concern (adverse effect) of Pioglitazone?
Heart failure secondary to renal fluid retention
What is the duration for regular insulin?
6-10 hours
Decrease insulin resistance
Thiazolidinediones (Glitazones or TZDs)
-Pioglitazone
When was the first computer invented?
1940
What is the only insulin that is CLOUDY?
NPH
Lactic acidosis is an adverse effect at toxic levels of which oral antidiabetic?
Metformin
What is the onset for Insulin Glargine and Insulin Detemir?
70 minutes
Works locally in the intestines to delay carbohydrate absorption?
Alpha-Glucosidase inhibitors
-Acarbose
Pigs are constitutionally protected in which US state?
Florida
Which types of insulin can NPH be mixed with?
Short duration insulins
Adverse effects of Acarbose are usually localized to which body system?
GI system
What is the peak for long duration insulin?
There is none
Meglitinides (Glinides)
-Repaglinide
What animal kills the most people every year?
Cows