Diabetes (Test 4) Flashcards
What are the four diagnostic tests that can be done to check blood glucose levels?
Fasting blood glucose levels
Hemoglobin A1c
Oral glucose tolerance test
Random blood glucose test
What is the approved test for the diagnosis of diabetes?
Hemoglobin A1c test
What are normal fasting blood glucose levels?
Between 4mmol/L and 7 mmol/L
What are the three types of diabetes?
Type 1
Type 2
Gestational Diabetes
What is another name for Type 1 diabetes
Juvenile diabetes
How many % of diabetes diagnoses are type 1?
8%
What are some symptoms of Type 1 diabetes?
Blurred vision Constant hunger Extreme fatigue Frequent urination Hyperglycemia Increased thirst Weight loss
Is there a cure for diabetes?
NO
What are the four types of insulin?
Rapid-acting, short-acting, Intermediate Acting, and Long-acting
What are three examples of rapid acting insulin?
Humalog
NovoRapid
Apidra
What is a short acting insulin?
Humilin R
What are some examples of intermediate acting insulin?
Humulin N
Novolin GE NPH
Novolin Toronto
What are two examples of long acting insulin?
Lantus
Levemir
What drug classifications are used to treat Type 2 diabetes?
Sulfonylureas
Biguanides
DPP-4 Inhibitors
What are some examples of sulfonylureas used to treat type 2 diabetes?
Glyburide
Gliclazide
