Diabetic Flashcards
1
Q
Acronym
A
TIM
Thiazolidinediones
Insulin
Meformin
2
Q
Thiazolidinediones
- acts on
- purpose
- mechanism of action
- side effects
A
binds to peroxisome proliferator
decreases plasma insulin
effective in highly insulin resistant patients
weight gain and edema
For Type II diabetes?
3
Q
Insulin
- acts on
- purpose
- mechanism of action
- side effects
A
- stimulates glucose uptake
- inhibits glucose production
may become hyperglycemic with higher doses
4
Q
Meformin
- acts on
- purpose
- mechanism of action
- side effects
A
Decreases production of glucose
decreases plasma insulin
for Type II diabetes
weight loss
