Insulin and Hypoglycemics

Question 1

Insulin Therapy

Answer 1

Short duration, Rapid onset - insulin aspart, insulin glulisine, insulin lispro

Intermediate action - isophane insulin

Longer lasting, Slower onset - Insulin formations containing zinc

Question 2

Secretagogues I

Answer 2

Sulphonylureas

Meglitinides

Question 3

Secretagogues II

Answer 3

Exenatide

Liraglutide

Question 4

Secretagogues III

Answer 4

Gliptins - e.g. siagliptin, vildagliptin

Question 5

Insulin Sensitizers

Answer 5

Biguanides e.g. metformin

Thiazolidinediones