AntiDiabetic agents

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3 p’s: of diabetes mellitus

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polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia

Question 2

oral hypoglycemic

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Type 2 diabetes

Question 3

combined insulin and oral

hypoglycemic agents

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Type 1 diabetes

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INSULIN is given at

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45 to 90 degree angle

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Sites: of insulin injection

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Deltoid

2) Abdominal area
3) Thigh
4) Buttocks

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INSULIN is usually given in the

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morning before
breakfast BUT it can be given several
times a day

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should be rotated to prevent

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LIPODYSTROPHY (tissue atrophy or

hypertrophy)

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injections should be

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1.5 inches apart

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RAPID-ACTING drug

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Humalog

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SHORT-ACTING drug

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Humulin R,

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INTERMEDIATE-ACTING – contains protamine

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NPH insulin Humulin N

Lente insulin Humulin L

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LONG-ACTING - slower absorption first long acting rDNA human insulin
* Given OD usually at bedtime

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Lantus

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5 Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia:

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1) nervousness
2) tremor
3) confusion
4) sweating
5) increased PR

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nursing management of hypoglycemia

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orange juice, hard candy and sugar sweetened

beverages should be kept available

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happens when you take insulin before bed

• results in morning high blood sugar
• common in type 1 and type 2
• Night sweats may be a symptom

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Somogyi Effect/ Rebound hyperglycemia

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same experience with Somogyi effect but the
cause are different
- Body’s natural reaction to hormones that are
released as morning approaches

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Dawn phenomenon

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nursing management to rebound hyperglycemia

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Check CBG just before bed

2. Check again around 3 AM
3. Test it again upon waking

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Storage of Insulin:

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Open insulin – 1 month at room temperature

3 months in the refrigerator

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chemically related to sulfonamides
- stimulate pancreatic beta cells to secrete more
insulin

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First and Second-Generation Sulfonylureas

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First Generation

1. Short-acting oral drug

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tolbutamide (Orinase)

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Intermediate-acting drugs

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acetohexamide (Dymelor)

tolazamide (Tolinase)

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Long-acting drug

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chlorpropamide (Diabinese)

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Increase tissue response to insulin, decrease
glucose production by the liver
- Long duration with few side effects. More effective.

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Second Generation

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improves postprandial

glucose level (drugs)

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glimepiride (Amaryl)

glipizide (Glucotrol)

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Side effects of 2nd generation drugs

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n and v, diarrhea,

abdominal pain

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4 types of Non-Sulfonylureas

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BIGUANIDES
ALPHA-GLUCOSIDASE INHIBITORS
THIAZOLIDINEDIONES
MEGLITINIDE

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Reduces hepatic production of glucose from stored
glycogen
 Decreases serum glucose following a meal
 Does not produce hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia
 Not recommended for clients with renal problem

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BIGUANIDES

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biguanide drug SE: GI disturbances

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metformin (Glucophage)

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Inhibits alpha-glucosidase enzymes in the small
intestine
 Does not cause hypoglycemia
 The result is reduced rate of glucose absorption
postprandially.

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ALPHA-GLUCOSIDASE INHIBITORS

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ALPHA-GLUCOSIDASE INHIBITORS drug

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acarbose (Precose) – used in clients who do not
achieve results with diet alone
miglitol (Glyset)

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Decreases insulin resistance and improves blood

sugar control

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THIAZOLIDINEDIONES

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THIAZOLIDINEDIONES drug

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rosiglitazone (Avandia)

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Increases insulin secretion. Similar action with
sulfonylureas.
 Not for client with liver problem because of possible
decreased liver metabolic rate
 May cause hypoglycemia

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MEGLITINIDE

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MEGLITINIDE drug

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repaglinide (Prandin)

nateglinide (Starlix)

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hyperglycemic hormone secreted by alpha cells
• Increases blood sugar by stimulating glycogen
breakdown in the liver
• subQ, IM, IV
• Used to treat insulin-induced hypoglycemia when
other methods are not available (semiconscious or
unconscious patients)
• Onset 5 to 20 minutes

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Glucagon