DM Flashcards
Clinical symptoms of DMT1 when how much of the beta cells are destroyed?
80-90%
Dramatic and recurrent swings in glucose levels, often occurring for no apparent reason in insulin-dependent DM (Type 1)
“Brittle” DM; “unstable” or “labile DM”
Rapid acting insulting begins to work when, peaks at, and continues to work for?
Being: 15 min
Peaks: 1 hr
Continues: 2-4 hrs
Regular/short acting insulting begins to work when, peaks at, and continues to work for?
Begins: 30 min
Peaks: 2-3 hrs
Continues: 2-4 hrs
Intermediate acting insulting begins to work when, peaks at, and continues to work for?
Begins: 2-4 hrs
Peaks: 4-12 hrs
Continues: 12-18 hrs
Long acting insulting begins to work when, peaks at, and continues to work for?
Begins: several hours
Lower glucose levels fairly evenly over 24 hrs
Afrezza
Inhaled insulin that much be used in combo with injectable long acting insulin
U-100:
Standard and most used strength; 100 units/ml
U-500:
Extremely insulin resistant
U-40:
40 units /ml of fluid
1 unit of insulin lowers BS how much?
25-30
What fats increase risk of DMT2?
Saturated and trans fats
What fats decrease risk of DMT2?
Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats
How common is DMT1?
10%
How common is DMT2?
80%