48 - Diabetes Labs + Meds Flashcards
1
Q
DM diagnosis requirements
A
1 A1C 6.5%+
2 Fast Plasma 126 mg/dL+
3 2hr plasma 200 mg/dL+
4 classic s/s (3P + wt loss) + random plasma 200+
2
Q
metformin action
A
decr liver gluc production
incr insulin sensitivity
3
Q
metformin warning
A
hard on kidneys
no constrast
4
Q
sulfonylureas
-glipdizine
-glimeride
-glyburide
A
stim pancreas release of insulinmeglitinides
5
Q
meglitinides
A
stim rapid + short-lived release of insulin fr pancreas
6
Q
a-glucosidase inhibitors
A
delays carb absorption
7
Q
Thiazolidinediones
-azone
A
Most effective w insulin resistance
-incr glucose uptake
-decr endogenous glucose production
8
Q
Dipeptidyl peptidase
A
-Incr insulin release
-Decr glucagon secretion
-Decr hepatic glucose production
