Insulin Basics
What is the primary function of insulin in the body
What is lowering blood glucose levels
This type of insulin begins working in 15 minutes and peaks around 1 hour
What is rapid acting insulin
What are the common routes of insulin administration
What is Sub Q
Which organ produces insulin
What is the pancreas
Which insulin type has a long duration and no pronounced peak
What is long acting insulin
What is it called when you remove air from a insulin pen
What is Priming
What types of foods are broken down into sugar
What is carbohydrates (bread, pasta,fruit)
This type of insulin is typically taken within 30-60 minutes before a meal
What is short acting insulin
What are the three things needed to administer insulin
What is Insulin, Alcohol swab, Sharps container
Insulin is secreted by which type of cells in the pancreas
What is Beta cells
What insulin starts working within 2-4 hours, is used for background insulin coverage
What is intermediate acting insulin
What should be done before injecting insulin to avoid lipodystrophy
What is rotating injection sites
Which type of diabetes is insulin resistant
What is type two diabetes
Which type of insulin will have a "R" on the label
What is short acting insulin aka regular insulin
At what angle do you inject insulin
What is a 90 degree angle