Type I
What percentage of people with diabetes have type I?
about 5%
What is the first treatment choice for type II diabetes?
healthy diet and daily exercise
What is usually the first choice medication for Type II Diabetes Mellitus?
Metformin
What is a "normal" fasting blood glucose level?
less than 100 mg/dL
What cells are destroyed with type I?
Beta cells are attacked by the immune system.
Does the body produce insulin with Type II?
Yes. In type II, the body is not able to use the insulin effectively.
What type of insulin is Humalog?
A patient has tachycardia, fatigue, pale skin, shakiness, anxiety, sweating, and irritability. What is possibly going on with this patient?
Hypoglycemia
Can type I be controlled with oral antidiabetic medications?
No. Type I diabetics have to have insulin.
What does the word mellitus mean?
honeyed or sweet
What is the onset of intermediate-acting insulin?
2 to 4 hours
Weight loss is a possible symptom of what type(s) of diabetes?
type 1 and type 2
How often should I test my blood sugar level?
What type of foods increase your blood glucose level?
Inhaled Insulin
A patient has fruity-smelling breath, nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath, dry mouth, weakness, and confusion. What is possibly going on with this patient?
Do insulin pumps use long-acting insulin?
No. Insulin pumps use short-acting and rapid-acting insulin.
What can using expired insulin cause?
Hyperglycemia because the insulin does not work.
How does a Meglitinide drug work?
It stimulates the pancreas to secrete more insulin. They are fast acting and have a short duration.
1. Put measured air into the cloudy (NPH).
2. Put measured air into the clear (regular).
3. Draw up the clear.
4. Draw up the cloudy.