Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
Glucose fasting levels
A
normal 70-99
pre-diabetes 100-125
diabetes 126+
2
Q
Glucose 2 hour levels
A
normal under 140
pre-diabetes 140-199
diabetes 200+
3
Q
how many tests to diagnosis
A
2
4
Q
RAPID (NovoLog) onset peak duration
A
onset 10-30 mins
peak 0.5-3 hrs
duration 3-5 hrs
5
Q
SHORT (Regular) onset peak duration
A
onset 30-60 mins
peak 2-5 hrs
duration 5-8 hrs
6
Q
INTERMEDIATE (NPH) onset peak duration
A
onset 1.5-4 hrs
peak 4-12 hrs
duration 12-18 hrs
7
Q
LONG (Lantus) onset peak duration
A
onset 0.8-4 hrs
peak none
duration 16-24 hrs
8
Q
Which insulin should not be mixed?
A
long acting
9
Q
Which insulin is cloudy?
A
NPH (intermediate)
10
Q
Why are there ranges for onset peak duration?
A
due to absorption times from different injection sites
11
Q
What site has the fastest absorption time?
A
abdomen
