Compliance & Training
Per the Inside Sales expense policy, this is the limit for food/drink provided to an HCP.
What is $25.00?
The most common adverse reaction to insulin therapy.
What is hypoglycemia?
If glucagon is unavailable during a severe hypoglycemic event, this should be done immediately.
What is call 911?
According to the ADA...Hypoglycemia is defined as a blood glucose less than this amount.
What is 70mg/dL?
DAILY DOUBLE!
You should submit this when faced with an off-label question. 2x points only if you know it in full.
What is a MIRF? Medical Inquiry Request Form.
The number of variable elements cited to raise or lower blood sugar, varying from person to person.
What are the 42 Factors?
In certain situations, ready-to-use glucagon can be given via this method.
What is self-administration?
According to the ADA...Along with a ready-to-use glucagon, this is recommended for patients taking insulin or with a history of hypoglycemia.
What is a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor)?
DAILY DOUBLE!
On the opposite end of severe hypoglycemia, this condition is characterized by emergency levels of high blood sugar. 2x points only if you know it in full.
What is DKA? Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
This is defined as a blood glucose of <54mg/dL, according to the ADA.
What is level 2 hypoglycemia?
1 tube of glucose gel has this many grams of fast-acting carbohydrates.
What is 15 grams?
According to the ADA...Glucose tabs, gel, juice, regular soda, candy, and glucagon should all be stored in this.
What is a diabetes toolkit?
Insulin is produced by these islet cells of the pancreas.
What are the Beta cells?
One study showed that sulfonylureas increased the risk of severe hypoglycemia (compared to metformin) by this magnitude.
What is 4.5x?
Patients should be referred to a specialist to help regain perception of low blood sugar symptoms when they have this condition, recommended by the ADA.
What is hypoglycemia unawareness?
DAILY DOUBLE!
The ADA recommends a prescription for ready-to-use glucagon at these scheduled patient appointments, at minimum.
2x points only if you get both correct.
What are the initial and annual appointments?
The set of ethical guidelines that governs pharmaceutical interaction with HCPs and our own Xeris compliance policies.
What is the PhRMA Code?
Along with insulin and sulfonylureas, this class of drug is most associated with severe hypoglycemia.
What are meglitinides?
The number of glucose tablets needed to be consumed for 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates.
What are 3-4 tablets?
If A1C is still above target after initiation of GLP-1, the ADA recommends adding a ready-to-use glucagon along with this medication.
What is basal insulin?