Diabetes Management: Type 1 and Type 2
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What is the primary effect of sitagliptin, a type of peptidase inhibitor?

  • Stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin
  • Regulating glucose post prandial
  • Replacing thyroid hormone in hypothyroidism
  • Minimizing the rate of inactivation of the hormone that stimulates insulin release (correct)

    • What is the primary benefit of pramlintide, an amylin analog, when given with mealtime insulin?

  • Regulating glucose post prandial (correct)
  • Reducing the risk of hypoglycemia
  • Replacing thyroid hormone in hypothyroidism
  • Stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin

    • Which type of diabetes is exenatide, an incretin mimetic, typically used to treat?

  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Type 2 diabetes (correct)

    • What is a common side effect of sitagliptin, a type of peptidase inhibitor?

    <p>Runny nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of exenatide, an incretin mimetic?

    <p>Stimulating the pancreas to secrete the right amount of insulin based on the food just eaten</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of oral antidiabetic?

    <p>Levothyroxine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference in the treatment approach between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

    <p>Type 1 diabetes requires immediate insulin therapy, whereas Type 2 diabetes begins with lifestyle measures and drug therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of 'tight control' in diabetes management?

    <p>It reduces the risk of microvascular complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of long-duration insulins?

    <p>They do not have a peak action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a sliding scale in insulin therapy?

    <p>To individualize the dosage based on blood sugar levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increased caloric intake on insulin needs?

    <p>It increases insulin needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended administration route for insulin therapy?

    <p>Subcutaneous administration with a syringe and needle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of decreased caloric intake on insulin needs?

    <p>Decreased insulin needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which oral drug is known to prevent diabetes, especially in younger and obese patients?

    <p>Metformin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of sulfonylureas?

    <p>Stimulates insulin release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which side effect is unique to metformin?

    <p>Lactic acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of meglitinides?

    <p>Stimulating insulin release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which oral drug is an insulin sensitizer?

    <p>Rosiglitazone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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