Diabetes Basics

What role does insulin play in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes?

• It is not used in the treatment

• Stimulates glucose uptake in tissues

• Decreases glucose uptake in tissues

• Creates beta cells for the patient to use

Answer explanation

Insulin directly acts as an insulin replacement = stimulates glucose uptake in tissues.

Second-Generation Sulfonylureas include...

• glipizide (Glucotrol)

• glyburide (Diabeta)

• glucagon

• metformin (Glucophage)

Which of the following are clinical manifestations of DM?

• Polyuria

• Polydipsia

• Polyphagia

• Glucosuria

Oral anti-diabetics can be used for Type 1 diabetes

• True

• False

Lipohypertrophy, a common side effect of diabetes treatment means...

• A bruise that occurs under the injection site.

• A lump of fatty tissue that develops under the injection site.

• The patient is allergic to insulin

• Weight gain in patients who receive diabetes treatment.

_____ is the ONLY insulin that may be given IV.

• lispro (Humalog)

• aspart (Novolog)

• insulin isophane NPH

• regular human insulin (Humulin R)

Side effects or adverse effects from metformin (Glucophage) include...

• GI Upset

• Metallic Tase

• Lactic Acidosis

• increased receptor sensitivity and uptake of glucose

What is the primary function of acarbose in the management of diabetes?

• Delays breakdown of carbohydrates

• Replaces insulin

• Decreases insulin resistance

• Allows incretins to be present

Side effects of Thiazolidinediones include

• Fluid retention

• Pulmonary Edema

• Peripheral Edema

• Hyperglycemia

In what emergency situation is the administration of glucagon typically recommended for individuals with diabetes?

• Hypertension

• Hyperglycemia

• Hypoglycemia

• Lipohypertrophy