Chapter 60 - Drugs for Diabetes Mellitus Flashcards
Diabetes poses risk for:
-heart attack
-stroke
-kidney failure
-blindness
-leg and foot amputations
When does T1DM develop?
during childhood or adolescence (maybe adulthood)
What % of DM cases are T1?
5%
What is the primary defect in T1DM?
destruction of pancreatic BETA cells due to an AUTOIMMUNE process
What group is currently facing the largest growth of T2DM cases?
indigenous people
What is the primary defect of T2DM?
insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion
T2DM is linked to ________ and __________
weight gain and obesity
What are short-term diabetes complications?
-hyperglycemia
-ketoacidosis
-hypoglycemia
What are long-term diabetes complications?
-macrovascular damage (heart disease, htn, stroke)
-microvascular damage (retinopathy, nephropathy, sensory/motor neuropathy, gastroparesis, amputation, erectile dysfunction)
What does the placenta produce that can enhance diabetes in pregnant women?
hormones that antagonize insulin action
Why is diabetes during pregnancy dangerous?
affects mom and can be teratogenic
How do you treat diabetes during pregnancy?
-monitor BG levels
-adjust insulin and food intake
How is gestational diabetes (developed during pregnancy) treated?
-monitor BG
-control diet
-insulin (prevent birth defects)
____% of gestational diabetes patients develop T2DM within 10-15 years.
30%
Women who give birth to babies >___ lbs are at greater risk of developing diabetes later on.
9
What does the hemoglobinA1C test show?
-average blood sugar level for past 2-3mo
-% of Hb coated with sugar
What is the A1C goal for diabetics?
<7%
What is a normal A1C?
6%
What is a good A1C for frail elderly folks?
<8.5%
What tests are based on glucose?
-fasting PG
-random PG
-oral glucose tolerance test
What is prediabetes?
a state that places an individual at high risk of developing diabetes
What are the criteria for prediabetes?
-impaired FG
-impaired GT
-A1C 6.0-6.4%
What are the criteria for DIAGNOSING diabetes?
-FPG >7.0 mmol/L
-A1C >6.5%
-2hPG in a 75g OGTT >11.1 mmol/L
-random PG >11.1 mmol/L
What is a good diet for T1DM?
-maintaining glycemic index
-eat higher-glycemic-load food
What drugs reduce risk for diabetic nephropathy?
ACEI or ARB
What drugs are used for dyslipidemia?
statins
What is the time target to achieve A1C levels with T2DM?
by 3 months
What is step 1 in T2DM management?
lifestyle then add metformin
What is step 2 in T2DM management?
lifestyle, metformin, + another drug
What is step 3 in T2DM management?
add another drug (maybe insulin)
What is step 4 in T2DM management?
add insulin
What drug should be added to T2DM pts with CV dx?
SGLT2 inhibitor with CV benefits
What number indicates hypoglycemia?
below 2.8 mmol/L
What are the early symptoms of hypoglycemia?
-confusion
-irritability
-tremor
-sweating
What are the later symptoms of hypoglycemia?
-hypothermia
-seizures
-coma
-death
IV 50% dextrose in water is used to __________ BG
elevate
What is an injection used to elevate BG?
glucagon
What are the ae of glucagon injection?
N&V
Who is an exception and has a higher A1C goal?
-limited life expectancy
-frail elderly
-end of life
Lispro, aspart, and glulisine are all what type of insulin?
short duration: rapid acting
Regulin insulin (humulin R) is what type of insulin?
short duration: short acting
nph insulin (Humulin N) and mixed insulin are what type of insulin?
intermediate duration and acting
Glargine and detemir are what type of insulin?
long duration: long acting
Insulin degludec has the longest duration of ____h
24
What is the onset of Lispro?
15-30 min after SubQ injection
What is the duration of Lispro?
3-6hrs
When should Lispro be injected relative to food?
-5-10 mins before food or 20mins after
Can you mix lispro with NPH insulin?
yes only if used immediately
What is the onset of gluslisine?
10-30 mins
How long does glulisine last?
3-5hrs
Can you mix glulisine with other insulin?
NO
What is the onset of humulin R?
30-60mins