Units 9/10

Question 0

What is Humulin R and what are its onset/peak/duration?

Answer 0

Humulin R (humalog) and Novalin R (Novolog) are are short acting insulins.

.5 hr. 2-4 hrs. 5-7 hrs.

Question 1

What area of the body is compromised with type 1 diabetes ?

Answer 1

The Beta cells in the Islets of Langerhans.

Question 2

What is Lente, and what is its onset/peak/duration?

Answer 2

Lente is an intermediate acting insulin .

2-4 hrs . 6-12 hrs. 18-26

Question 3

What is NPH insulin?

Answer 3

It is an intermediate acting insulin. (Humulin N/Novolin N)

1.5 hrs. 4-12 hrs. 16- 24 hrs.

Question 4

What is Glargine? Onset/peak/duration?

Answer 4

Insulin Glargine is a long acting insulin.

2-4 hrs. No peak. 24 hrs.

Question 5

What is Actos? Warnings?

Answer 5

It is a TZD (Thiazolidinedipne ) used to control blood glucose. It increases sensitivity of glucose receptors.

Warnings are bladder cancer and liver function.

Question 6

What is Starlix and how does it work?

Answer 6

Starlix (Nateglinide) is meglitinide used to control post prandial blood glucose by increasing insulin production.