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Diabetes Mellitus Flashcards

1
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What is the role of insulin?

A

Stimulates uptake of glucose into liver, adipose and muscle tissue
Decreases hepatic glucose output - inhibition of gluconeogenesis
Inhibits glycogenolysis
Promotes uptake of fats

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2
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What are the main insulin categories?

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Ultrafast acting 
Rapid acting 
Short acting 
Intermediate acting 
Long acting 
Very long acting
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What is an example of an ultrafast acting insulin?

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Insulin aspart

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What are some examples of rapid acting insulins?

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Humalog

Novorapid

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5
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What should rapid acting insulin be injected?

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Just before eating

Onset ~ 5-15 mins

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What are some examples of short acting insulin?

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Actarapid

Humulin S

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7
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When should short acting insulin be injected?

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~15-30 mins before eating

Onset of ~30-60 mins

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What are some examples of intermediate acting insulin?

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Insulatard

Humulin I

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9
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When should intermediate insulin be used?

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Between meals and overnight

Onset of ~2-4 hrs

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10
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What is an example of a long acting insulin?

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Glargine

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What is an example of a very long acting insulin?

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Degludec

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12
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What are some adverse effects of insulin?

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Hypoglycaemia
Hyperglycaemia
Lipodystrophy - continuous injections in one place
Painful injections
Allergies to preservatives in the solution

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What are the effects of metformin?

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Decreased insulin resistance => increased glucose uptake
Decreased hepatic gluconeogenesis => decreased hepatic glucose output
Decreased CVS events via lowering cholesterol and TAG

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What are some side effects of metformin?

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GI Sx
Lactic acidosis
Vit B12 deficiency due to accelerated bowel movements

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How do sulphonylureas act in DM?

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Stimulates β cells to release insulin

Decreased microvascular release

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16
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What are some side effects of sulphonylureas?

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Weight gain

Hypoglycaemia

17
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How does acarbose exert its effects in DM?

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Inhibits α-glucosidase therefore inhibits breakdown of carbohydrates

18
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What are some side effects of acarbose?

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Flatulence
Loose stools
Diarrhoea

19
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How do glitazones exert their effects in DM?

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Increase insulin sensitivity in muscle and adipose

Decrease hepatic glucose output

20
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How do glucagon like peptide therapies act in DM?

A

Increase insulin secretion

Decrease glucagon production

21
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What are some ADRs of GLP?

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GI Sx - nausea, loose stools, diarrhoea
GORD
Hypoglycaemia

22
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How do glifozins exert their effects?

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Inhibition of SGLT2 in renal PCT => excess excretion of glucose in urine

Can be used as add on therapy in pts w/ T1DM or T2DM

23
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What are some side effects of glifozins?

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Lower urinary tract Sx - including infections, more common in women
Polyuria
Low risk of hypoglycaemia

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