Diabetes mellitus
Name the type(s) Diabetes mellitus can be Classified as?...
Type 1 & Type 2
GLP-1 receptor agonists help control blood glucose by stimulating the release of this hormone when glucose is present.
insulin
These type of drugs are used primarily for patients with Type 2 diabetes
oral antidiabetic agents
Hormones are secreted by these glands and travel through the bloodstream to target organs where they become biologically active.
endocrine glands
True or False,
Patients with diabetes are at an increased risk for caries and other oral disorders.
TRUE!
Which type of Diabetes mellitus has an ACUTE onset time for symptoms?
Type 1
A serious potential adverse effect associated with GLP-1 receptor agonists is inflammation of this organ, known as pancreatitis.
pancreas
What is currently the drug of choice for the initial treatment of type 2 diabetes
Metformin
This endocrine gland releases hormones such as insulin and glucagon that regulate blood glucose levels.
pancreas
Name 1 risk factor patients have due to Diabetes Mellitus.
Caries Risk due to Xerostomia
What two factors are believed to contribute to the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes?
Environmental and Genetic
In addition to stimulating insulin secretion, GLP-1 receptor agonists help lower blood glucose by decreasing levels of this hormone that raises blood sugar.
glucagon
Metformin is a member of which group?
A. Biguanides
B. Sulfonylureas
C. Thiazolidinediones
D. None
biguanide group
Hormones help maintain this stable internal environment in the body by regulating many body functions.
homeostasis
True or False,
Patients with diabetes have fragile blood vessels, but DO NOT have delayed wound healing
False
More than 34 million people in the United States have diabetes, 90%-95% of them are diagnosed with which type of diabetes?
Type 2
GLP-1 receptor agonists such as dulaglutide and semaglutide may cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which are examples of this common category of adverse effects.
gastrointestinal
Adverse reactions to metformin are primarily related to what?
The GI tract
Hormone release is often controlled by this regulatory mechanism in which the body reduces hormone production once the desired effect is achieved.
negative feedback
Oral surgical procedures with patients that have controlled diabetes should be performed __to__ hrs after patient has eaten normal breakfast & take their medications.
A. 1 to 1.5
B. 1.5 to 2
C. 2 to 2.5
b. 1.5 to 2
Finish the sentence!!
Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by persistent......?
Hyperglycemia
serious warning associated with some GLP-1 receptor agonists is the potential risk of tumors affecting these hormone-producing cells in the thyroid gland.
thyroid C-cells
What is the function of Metformin in the management of type 2 diabetes
to decrease glucose production in the liver and increase insulin sensitivity
In the endocrine system, hormones are transported to their target organs through this body system.
bloodstream (circulatory system)
What may occur if the patient has taken his or her medicine but has not eaten?
Hypoglycemia