Diabetes Medication Flashcards
action of secretagogues
increases insulin secretion from pancreas
2 types of secretagogues
sulfonylureas
meglitinidine analogues
3 actions of sulfonylureas
stimulates insulin secretion
prevents glycogenolysis
improves insulin sensitivity
action of meglitinide analogues
stimulates insulin secretion
type of starch blocker
alpha glucosidase inhibitor
2 actions of alpha glucosidase inhibitors
slows carbohydrate absorption
slows digestion of starch
2 types of meds that improve insulins effect
biguanides
thiazolidinediones
3 actions of biguanides
reduces glycogenolysis in the liver
reduces GI glucose absorption
improves insulin sensitivity
3 actions of thiazolidinediones
improves insulin sensitivity
reduces hepatic glycogenolysis
decreases appetite
type of incretin mimetic
GLP-1 agonist
3 actions of GLP-1 agonists
promotes insulin secretion
decreases glucagon
decreases gastric emptying
type of insulin support medication
amylin analogues
3 actions of amylin analogues
inhibit glucagon release
decrease gastric emptying
decrease hunger and food intake
type of medication that improves the action of incretins
DPP-4 Inhibitors
3 actions of DPP4 inhibitors
promote insulin secretion
promote glucagon suppression
prolongs incretin actions
type of renal glucose resorption blockers
SGLT2 inhibitors
2 actions of SGLT2 inhibitors
block resorption of glucose in the kidneys
increases renal excretion of glucose
3 types of rapid acting insulin
Humalog
Novalog
Apidra
Rapid acting insulin
onset, peak, duration
5-15 minutes
1-1.5 hours
3-5 hours
type of short acting insulin
regular
short acting insulin (regular)
onset, peak, duration
0.5-1 hour
2-4 hour
5-8 hour
type of intermediate acting insulin
NPH