Key Terms
A condition in which the pancreas produces too little insulin or does not properly use insulin.
Diabetes
A gland in the brain that helps to regulate hormone production.
The pituitary gland
Glands that secrete estrogen and progesterone in females.
Ovaries
How do antidiabetic drugs work?
decreasing glucose production and or absorption, increasing release of insulin, increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin, and a combination of these actions.
Increases insulin sensitivity.
pioglitazone (Actos)
rosiglitazone (Avandia)
An organ that produces and secretes chemicals called hormones.
Glands
A gland located in the neck that secretes hormones to regulate metabolism, body temperature, and more.
Thyroid
Glands that secrete testosterone in males.
Testes
What is used to treat hypoglycemia?
Juice, Glucose tabs or gel, juice, milk, honey, or some form of sugar.
Reduces the absorption of glucose.
canagliflozin (Invokana)
dapagliflozin (Farxiga)
empagliflozin (Jardiance)
A chemical substance created by the body that controls body functions
Hormone
A gland located behind the sternum and above the heart. This gland aids the immune system by maturing T-Lymphocytes.
Thymus
Give an example of a normal change of aging related to the endocrine system.
Decreased levels of hormones, less production of insulin, and the body is less able to handle stress.
Decreases glucose production and absorption. Increases the body's sensitivity to insulin.
Metformin
Stimulates insulin release
repaglinide
nateglinide (Starlix)
glipiZIDE (Glucotrol,
Glucotrol XL)
glimepiride (Amaryl)
A condition in which the thyroid produces too much thyroid hormone, causing body processes to speed up.
Hyperthyroidism
This pair of glands sit atop each kidney and secrete the hormone adrenaline.
Adrenal glands
What can the CMA do in relation to managing type one diabetes?
Check blood sugar, report signs and symptoms of high or low blood sugar, and notify the nurse of changes.
Reduces levels of thyroid hormone
methimazole
propylthiouracil
Increases insulin release and decreases glucose production.
SITagliptin (Januvia)
linagliptin (Tradjenta)
alogliptin (Nesina)
A condition in which the body lacks thyroid hormone, causing the body's processes to slow down.
Hypothyroidism
Secretes insulin and aids in regulating blood sugar.
Pancreas
What does a fingerstick measure?
Blood glucose
Increases levels of thyroid hormone
levothyroxine, liothyronine
When should thyroid replacement drugs be given?
As ordered. Usually, first thing in the morning or 60 minutes prior to breakfast, or at least three hours after the last meal