pharmacology of diabetes mellitus Flashcards
type one diabetes characteristics - common, population, onset, symptoms, insulin?
uncommon, 10% childhood, sudden onset, insulin needed
characteristics of T2DM
adult onset, 90%, 40 years over, common, onset is gradual, may or may not have symptoms , insulin required by some people
best practice pharmacotherapy for T1DM
multiple daily injections, continous subcutaneous insulin infusions
example of subcutaneous insulin infections
insulin pumos
what is basal insulin
this is insulin that runs in the background
what is bolus insulin
this is insulin that is secreted in response to energy intake ans glucose
is an insulin is short acting, when should you administer it
inject before eating
if an insulin is fast acting, when should you inject
after you have eaten
what is the pathophysiology of T2DM
when there is decreased insulin by the pancreas and increased glucagon secretion in islet cells
pharmacotherapy for T2DM
oral or injectable
examples of oral pharmacotherapy management
medication by mouth
what injectable and oral medications would we want ideally for pharmacotherpay for T2DM
drugs that can help decreased blood sugar and chances of heart issues
what risk factors should be considered with T2DM
risk of heart issues
what is biguanide, what does it do
enhances insulin sensitivity in live and peripheral tissues
what does biguanide activate
AMP - activated protien kinase
