GLP-1 Agonists
GLP-1 is short for this.
What is Glucagon-like peptide-1?
Name 4 symptoms of hyperglycemia.
Excessive thirst, frequent urination, rapid weight loss, fatigue
This life-saving drug has been in the news due to rising overdose deaths.
What is naloxone (Narcan)?
This CBC value reflects oxygen-carrying capacity.
What is hemoglobin?
This food allergy should also be considered for potential latex allergy, since they have similar protein structures.
What are bananas?
Semiglutide is marketed under this diabetes brand-name.
What is Ozempic?
This lab measures the average glucose over 3 months.
What is hemoglobin A1C ?
This hormone therapy gained attention for expanded OTC availability.
What is birth control?
This electrolyte imbalance is common with dehydration.
What is sodium?
Girls are considered half their adult height at 18 months. At what age are boys are considered half their adult height.
What is 24 months
?
The most common GLP-1 side effect involves this body system.
What is the gastrointestinal system?
Often called an artificial pancreas, this device provides automated insulin delivery.
What is an insulin pump
This agency's vaccine recommendations are being used by the state of Wyoming.
What is the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)?
Low levels of these cells increase bleeding risk.
What are platelets?
Humans and guinea pigs are the only primates dependent on dietary intake for this vitamin.
What is vitamin C?
GLP-1 agonists also suppress this hormone.
What is glucagon?
This hemoglobin A1C level range is considered pre-diabetic
What is 5.7-6.4?
This age group saw a sharp rise in anxiety and depression diagnoses.
What are adolescents?
This CBC parameter measures the percentage of blood made up of red cells.
What is hematocrit?
Exposure to this pet during pregnancy may increase the child's risk of Type 1 diabetes by as much as fourfold. (according to a study in Sweden)
What are hamsters.
This serious but rare complication should be monitored for in patients with abdominal pain.
What is pancreatitis?
This condition characterized by snoring and daytime sleepiness is common in those with type II diabetes.
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
This vaccine has been associated with a significantly lower risk of developing dementia.
What is the shingles vaccine?
Elevated levels of this enzyme often indicate liver injury.
What is ALT?
This animal found in the Southern United States can naturally carry the bacteria that causes leprosy.
What is an armadillo?