General Treatment and Monitoring of Diabetes
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What is the main difference in treatment of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

  • Type 1 patients need insulin, while Type 2 patients primarily focus on diet and oral medications. (correct)
  • Both Type 1 and Type 2 patients require insulin injections.
  • Type 2 patients require insulin injections, while Type 1 patients rely on oral medications.
  • Type 1 patients only need dietary changes, while Type 2 patients require insulin.

    • What is the purpose of monitoring HbA1c levels in diabetes patients?

  • To determine glucose fluctuations on a daily basis
  • To measure the fasting glucose levels accurately
  • To assess the blood sugar levels after meals
  • To provide a long-term average of blood sugar levels over 3 months (correct)

    • Which type of insulin is administered before meals and as needed for basal control?

  • Regular insulin
  • Insulin Glargine
  • Insulin Lispro (correct)
  • NPH insulin

    • What precautions are associated with insulin treatment?

    <p>Patients might develop hypoglycemia with insulin treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action to avoid lipohypertrophy when administering insulin injections?

    <p>Rotate injection sites regularly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of insulin does not require a prescription?

    <p>NPH insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency of NPH insulin injections?

    <p>Twice daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of monitoring fasting glucose levels in diabetes patients?

    <p>To evaluate the blood sugar levels after eating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is insulin Lispro (Rapid) typically administered?

    <p>Before meals and as needed for basal control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of insulin Glargine (Toujeo) in diabetes treatment?

    <p>To control blood sugar levels for over 24 hours with once-daily injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of insulin has a cloudy color and requires twice-daily administration?

    <p>NPH insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical onset time for Regular insulin?

    <p>1-2 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary risk associated with insulin treatment?

    <p>Development of hypoglycemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended administration route for all types of insulin mentioned?

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

    Which type of insulin is used specifically for maintaining therapeutic effect with twice-daily injections?

    <p>NPH insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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