Types of insulin
What is the name of the insulin that starts working within 30 minutes and lasts about 4-6 hours?
Regular insulin
What is the diabetes type that is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin, often diagnosed in children and young adults?
Type 1 diabetes
This singer and actor, known for his role in the Jonas brothers, has type 1 diabetes.
Nick Jonas
This device is used to inject insulin into the body and can be prefilled or refillable.
Insulin pen
This daily practice involves checking blood glucose levels to monitor diabetes control.
What is blood glucose monitoring
What is the type of insulin that has an onset of about 1-2 hours and is typically used for long term blood sugar control?
Long-acting
This type of diabetes often develops in adults and is characterized by insulin resistance and usually occurs after the age of 45.
Diabetes type 2
This television talk show host and comedian known for her dancing skills has type 1 diabetes
Ellen degeneres
This form of diabetes medication is administered through a needle and is injected into the skin in the fatty tissue
Subcutaneous insulin
This term refers to the adjustment of diet exercise and medication to keep blood sugar levels within target ranges
Diabetes management
Lispro insulin
This type of diabetes occurs during pregnancy and usually resolves after childbirth.
Gestational diabetes
This famous chef and host of Hells Kitchen has type 2 diabetes
Gordon Ramsay
This type of insulin administration involves delivering a continuous supply of insulin through a small device attached to the body
Insulin pump
This lifestyle change involves eating balanced meals and snacks and regular times to help manage blood glucose levels
Carbohydrate counting
Insulin with the brand name "Lantus" is a type of what class of insulin?
(Hint: The answer also starts with L)
Long acting
This rare form of diabetes results from a genetic defect that affects insulin production and is sometimes referred to as MODY?
What is Monogenic diabetes
This pop superstar known for her hits bad romance and poker face has type one diabetes
Lady Gaga
This system uses a small sensor placed under the skin to monitor glucose levels continuously and can be paired with and insulin pump.
continuous glucose monitor
This involves using a personalized plan to integrate medication, exercise, and nutrition to stabilize blood sugar levels.
Diabetes care plan
this type of insulin is a mixture of rapid acting and intermediate acting insulin and is sold under the name "Novolog Mix"
Premixed insulin
This diabetes, often associated with severe insulin resistance and a significant risk of developing metabolic syndrome, is characterized by an early onset and is sometimes linked to obesity.
What is type 2 diabetes with a severe phenotype
This former US president, who served from 1993-2001 has type 2 diabetes
Bill clinton
This term refers to a technique where insulin is injected at different times during the day to mimic the natural insulin release of the pancreas.
Basal-bolus insulin therapy.
this approach to diabetes management involves using data from continuous glucose monitoring to make real time adjustments in insulin dosing and lifestyle
What is insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio adjustment