Diabetes Drug Class
This class of medication replaces the hormone that allows glucose to enter cells.
Levothyroxine is an example of this medication category
thyroid replacement hormones
This diabetes drug class improves insulin sensitivity in body tissues
thiazolidinediones
This is the most common serious adverse effect of insulin therapy.
Hypoglycemia
This autoimmune disease requires lifelong insulin therapy
Type 1 Diabetes
Metformin belongs to this medication class used as first-line treatment for Type 2 diabetes.
Biguanides
These drugs decrease thyroid hormone production and treat hyperthyroidism.
antithyroid medications
GLP-1 agonists work by increasing insulin secretion and doing this to stomach emptying.
slowing gastric emptying
Nurses rotate these injection locations to prevent lipodystrophy.
subcutaneous injection sites
This condition occurs when insulin resistance develops.
Type 2 Diabetes
This class stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin and may cause hypoglycemia.
Sulfonylureas
This lab value must be monitored to evaluate effectiveness of thyroid replacement therapy.
TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)
DPP-4 inhibitors work by increasing the activity of these hormones that stimulate insulin release.
incretin hormones
Metformin should be held before this diagnostic procedure using contrast dye. Why?
Risk of Lactic Acidosis
This temporary form of diabetes occurs during pregnancy.
Gestational Diabetes
These medications block carbohydrate absorption in the intestine.
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
Taking levothyroxine should occur at this time of day for best absorption.
in the morning on an empty stomach
Glucocorticoids produce this primary effect that makes them useful for autoimmune disease.
anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive action
These blood tests monitor long-term glucose control in diabetic patients.
HbA1c
Low blood glucose levels requiring rapid treatment describe this condition.
Hypoglycemia
This newer drug class works by increasing glucose excretion in the urine.
SGLT-2 inhibitors
This life-threatening complication can occur if hyperthyroidism is untreated.
Thyroid storm
Meglitinides stimulate insulin release and are typically taken at this time
Before meals
Patients taking glucocorticoids should never stop them abruptly because it may cause this condition.
Adrenal insufficiency
Glucocorticoids are commonly prescribed to treat these two conditions
inflammation and immune disorders