Carbohydrate Counting

Question 1

how do closed loop insulin systems work?

Answer 1

automatically adjust background insulin based on interstitial glucose levels

Question 2

what is a normal level for ketones?

Answer 2

under 0.6mmol/L

Question 3

what is the target BG for type 1 diabetics before breakfast?

Answer 3

5-7

Question 4

what is the target BG for type 1 diabetics before meals?

Answer 4

4-7

Question 5

what is the target BG for type 1 diabetics two hours after meals?

Answer 5

5-9

Question 6

what is the target BG for type 1 diabetics at bedtime?

Answer 6

6-8

Question 7

what is the target BG for diabetics in pregnancy?

Answer 7

fasting <5.5

2 hours post meal 7

Question 8

what is the target BG for diabetics in hospital?

Answer 8

6-10

Question 9

what are the three different types of insulin regime?

Answer 9

once daily
twice daily
basal bolus

Question 10

describe a once daily insulin regime

Answer 10

long acting insulin given in the morning or before bed

Question 11

name two long acting insulin options

Answer 11

insulatard

humulin I

Question 12

describe a twice daily insulin regime

Answer 12

given before morning and evening meals

Question 13

describe a basal bolus insulin regime

Answer 13

basal insulin once daily

multiple daily injections too

Question 14

name two possible basal insulin’s

Answer 14

lantus

levemir

Question 15

name two drugs that can be used as the bolus in basal bolus regimes

Answer 15

short acting such as novorapid or humalog

Question 16

what is the glycaemic index?

Answer 16

how quickly a carbohydrate makes blood glucose levels rise after eating

Question 17

what are the two ways in which carbohydrates can be counted?

Answer 17

grams 
carbohydrate portions (CP)

Question 18

how much carbohydrate is in one carbohydrate portion?

Answer 18

10g