Endocrine System Disorders - Insulin

Question 1

____ is the primary treatment option for type 1 diabetes

Answer 1

Insulin

Question 2

Insulin is administered via the ____ route

Answer 2

subcutaneous

Question 3

One popular insulin option is the ____, which is roughly the size of a large marker

Answer 3

insulin pen

Question 4

Insulin can cause severe ____, so regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking insulin is highly important

Answer 4

hypoglycemia

Question 5

Insulin is available in ____-acting, ____-acting, and ____-acting forms

Answer 5

short-acting, intermediate-acting, and long-acting forms

Question 6

Short-acting Insulins work ____

Answer 6

immediately (5–30 minutes)

Question 7

Intermediate-acting Insulins work within ____-____ hours

Answer 7

2–4 hours

Question 8

Long-acting Insulins work within ____-____ hours

Answer 8

6–10 hours