Insulin Flashcards
1
Q
Why might T2D need higher doses of insulin?
A
insulin resistant by nature
2
Q
Which types of insulin need to be linked with meals
A
Ultra rapid
Rapid
Short acting
3
Q
How should types of insulin be prescribed?
A
by brand
4
Q
Names of short acting insulin
A
actrapid
humulin s
insuman rapid
5
Q
Names of rapid acting insulin
A
Novorapid
Humalog
Apidra
6
Q
Name of ultra-rapid acting insulin
A
fiasp
7
Q
Names of pre mixed insulin
A
Humalog Mix 25
Humalog Mix 50
Novomix 30
Humulin M3
8
Q
Names of long acting insulin
A
Levemir (once or twice a day)
Lantus
Abasalgar
Tresiba
9
Q
Max dose of short acting, rapid and ultra rapid
A
25 units
10
Q
Max dose of intermediate, mixed and long acting
A
50 units
11
Q
Usual regime in T2D
A
Once a day long acting / intermediate
12
Q
Which group of drugs reduce hypoglycaemic awareness ?
A
beta blockers
