Diabetes Mellitus Flashcards
When can you give insulin for type 2 DM
Destruction on pancreatic beta cells
exist as monomers why they are absorbed
Given immediately before meals
Rapid acting insulins
Soluble insulin that can be given through IV
Short acting
Delayed or given in between meals
Intermediate acting insulin
Preparations of intermediate insulin
NPH
Lente insulin
Protamine zinc
Slow onset and flat peak - basal insulin
Long acting insulin
Oldest and has peak
Contain Zinc suspension
Ultralente insulin
Analog of NPH Peakless insulin Given once a day Painful when injected Not mixed with other insulin
Insulin glargin
Lantus
Ultra long acting insulin
Can be mixed with other insulin
Acylating desb30
Insulin degludec
Tresiba
Most common complication of insulin
Hypoglycemia
Basal insulin can prevent catabolism which can prevent
Ketosis
Unregulated amino acid release
Significant minor side effect of sulfonylureas
Weight gain
MoA of Sulfonylureas
Blocks KATP channel
This sulfonaylureas is rapidly metabolized in the liver and can be given with elderly and renal impaired
Tolbutamide
Causes prolonged hypoglycemia among elderly
Chlorpropamide