Glucose Regulation and Hormonal Control
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What is the primary function of insulin secreted by the pancreas?

  • Mobilizes fat reserves for energy
  • Decreases blood glucose levels after meals (correct)
  • Transport glucose into cells (correct)
  • Stimulates the production of glycogen

    • What triggers the release of glucagon from the pancreas?

  • Increased insulin sensitivity
  • Intake of carbohydrates
  • Low blood glucose levels (correct)
  • High blood glucose levels

    • Which hormone increases insulin sensitivity and decreases glucose release from the liver?

  • Growth hormone
  • Corticosteroids
  • Adiponectin (correct)
  • Glucagon

    • What role do adipocytes play in glucose regulation?

    <p>They secrete adiponectin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) have on insulin release?

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

    Which statement about corticosteroids in glucose regulation is accurate?

    <p>They increase glucose release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does growth hormone affect insulin sensitivity?

    <p>It decreases insulin sensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the pancreas as an endocrine gland?

    <p>To produce hormones like glucagon and insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?

    <p>Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical sign indicates a long-term complication of diabetes?

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

    What symptom is most commonly associated with hypoglycemia?

    <p>Increased GI activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a clinical sign of hyperglycemia?

    <p>Decreased thirst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a fasting blood sugar level greater than 126 mg/dL?

    <p>Confirms diabetes mellitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common effect of lipolysis in diabetic patients?

    <p>Fat breakdown for energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complication can arise from uncontrolled diabetes affecting the vascular system?

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

    Which condition is characterized by the presence of sugar in urine?

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

    What clinical symptom is commonly associated with hyperglycemia?

    <p>Fatigue and irritation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a therapeutic action of insulin?

    <p>Promotes the synthesis of glycogen from glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes a contraindication for using inhaled insulin?

    <p>Asthma or COPD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary indication for using sulfonylureas?

    <p>Adjunct to diet and exercise for Type 2 diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adverse effect is commonly associated with both insulin and sulfonylureas?

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

    Which of the following drug interactions is associated with sulfonylureas?

    <p>Beta-blockers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a caution to consider when administering insulin?

    <p>Patients in pregnancy and lactation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pharmacokinetic factor applies to sulfonylureas?

    <p>Rapidly absorbed from the GI tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do sulfonylureas primarily function in treating diabetes?

    <p>By stimulating insulin release from beta cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does insulin have on potassium levels in the blood?

    <p>Decreases blood potassium levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main therapeutic action of SGLT-2 inhibitors?

    <p>Block glucose reabsorption in the kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is a contraindication for using thiazolidinediones?

    <p>Moderate heart failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adverse effect is associated with glp-1 agonists?

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

    What is a common caution regarding the use of human amylin?

    <p>Insulin doses may need to be decreased</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary indication for SGLT-2 inhibitors?

    <p>Adjunct to diet and exercise in type 2 diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of human amylin?

    <p>Severe hypoglycemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug-drug interaction should be considered when using glucose-elevating agents?

    <p>Thiazide diuretics with diazoxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a therapeutic action of thiazolidinediones?

    <p>Reduce insulin resistance in peripheral tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a caution for SGLT-2 inhibitors?

    <p>Patients should not breastfeed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the pharmacokinetics of glucose-elevating agents?

    <p>Rapidly absorbed and widely distributed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a contraindication for using GLP-1 agonists?

    <p>Type 1 diabetes or DKA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a primary action of glucose-elevating agents?

    <p>Increase blood glucose by promoting glycogen breakdown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an indication for the use of human amylin?

    <p>Adjunct therapy in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adverse effect can result from the use of SGLT-2 inhibitors?

    <p>Bone fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main benefits of second-generation sulfonylureas compared to first-generation sulfonylureas?

    <p>They interact with fewer protein-bound drugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What therapeutic action do alpha-glucosidase inhibitors perform?

    <p>They inhibit the breakdown of glucose for absorption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a contraindication for biguanides?

    <p>Type 1 diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adverse effect is associated with biguanides?

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

    How do DPP-4 inhibitors primarily lower blood glucose levels?

    <p>By slowly inactivating incretin hormones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is true about meglitinides?

    <p>They require frequent dosing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key therapeutic action of biguanides?

    <p>Decrease hepatic glucose production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a common adverse effect of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors?

    <p>Gastrointestinal effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug class is contraindicated in the presence of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?

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

    What is a primary mechanism of action for DPP-4 inhibitors?

    <p>Assist in insulin release.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which condition are alpha-glucosidase inhibitors mainly indicated?

    <p>Combination therapy for Type 2 diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary route of excretion for biguanides?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a caution for using biguanides?

    <p>Mild skin reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about meglitinides is correct?

    <p>They must be taken before every meal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Glucose Regulation

    • The pancreas is an endocrine gland that produces hormones in the islets of Langerhans:
      • Glucagon: Released from alpha cells, raises blood glucose levels.
      • Insulin: Produced by beta cells, lowers blood glucose levels.
      • Somatostatin: Secreted by delta cells, regulates glucagon and insulin release
    • Insulin stimulates the liver to uptake, store, and use glucose. It is released after meals and causes blood glucose levels to fall.
    • Glucagon causes immediate mobilization of glycogen, raising blood glucose levels.
    • Adiponectin increases insulin sensitivity, decreases glucose release from the liver, and protects blood vessels.
    • Endocannabinoids likely contribute to a state of energy gain to prepare for stressful situations.
    • The Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) increases glucose release from stored glycogen and fat breakdown, while decreasing insulin release.
    • Corticosteroids decrease insulin sensitivity, increase glucose release, and decrease protein production.
    • Growth hormone decreases insulin sensitivity, increases free fatty acids (FFAs), and increases protein production.

    Loss of Blood Glucose Control

    • Hyperglycemia is characterized by increased blood sugar levels and can lead to several complications:
      • Glycosuria: Presence of sugar in the urine.
      • Polyuria: Excessive urination.
      • Polyphagia: Increased hunger.
      • Polydipsia: Increased thirst.
      • Lipolysis: Fat breakdown.
      • Ketosis: The body shifts to using fat for energy instead of glucose.
      • Acidosis: The liver cannot remove all waste products, leading to an acidic state.

    Diabetes Mellitus

    • Diabetes mellitus is characterized by disturbances in carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism.
    • Clinical signs include hyperglycemia (fasting blood sugar greater than 126 mg/dL) and glycosuria.
    • Long-term complications include vascular damage.

    Disorders Associated With Diabetes

    • Diabetes can lead to the development of several serious complications:
      • Atherosclerosis: Hardening and narrowing of blood vessels.
      • Retinopathy: Damage to the blood vessels in the retina.
      • Neuropathies: Damage to the nerves.
      • Nephropathy: Damage to the kidneys.
      • Infections: Increased susceptibility to infections.
      • Foot ulcers: Open sores on the feet.

    Classifications of Diabetes Mellitus

    • Type 1 Diabetes: Autoimmune destruction of beta cells in the pancreas, requiring insulin replacement.
    • Type 2 Diabetes: Progressive loss of beta cell insulin release and decreased insulin sensitivity in peripheral cells (insulin resistance).
    • Diabetes due to other causes: Hyperglycemia caused by secondary factors, including medication-induced diabetes.
    • Gestational diabetes: Develops during pregnancy.

    Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Hyperglycemia

    • Fatigue
    • Lethargy
    • Irritation
    • Glycosuria
    • Polyphagia
    • Polydipsia
    • Frequent infections
    • Poor wound healing

    Signs of Impending Dangerous Complications of Hyperglycemia

    • Fruity breath
    • Dehydration
    • Slow, deep respirations
    • Loss of orientation and coma

    Hypoglycemia

    • Hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose levels fall below 70 mg/dL.
    • The initial response is parasympathetic stimulation, leading to increased gastrointestinal activity.
    • The SNS then responds with the "fight-or-flight" reaction, breaking down fat and glycogen to release glucose.
    • The pancreas releases both glucagon and somatostatin, further regulating glucose levels.

    Use of Antidiabetic Agents

    • Antidiabetic agents are used to manage blood glucose levels in individuals with diabetes.

    Sites of Action of Antidiabetic Drugs

    • Antidiabetic drugs target various mechanisms, including:
      • Pancreatic insulin secretion
      • Insulin sensitivity
      • Glucose absorption
      • Glucagon secretion

    Insulin

    • Therapeutic Actions: Promotes fuel storage, facilitates transport of metabolites and ions, stimulates the synthesis of glycogen, fats, and proteins.
    • Indications: Treatment of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
    • Pharmacokinetics: Various preparations available, processed like endogenous insulin, peak, onset, and duration vary based on the preparation.
    • Contraindications: Generally none, but inhaled insulin is contraindicated in people with asthma, COPD, lung cancer, or a history of lung cancer.
    • Cautions: Pregnancy and lactation.
    • Adverse Effects: Hypoglycemia, local reactions at injection sites, decreased blood potassium level.
    • Drug-drug interactions: Any drug that decreases glucose levels, beta-blockers, thiazide diuretics or glucocorticoids, possible interactions with herbal therapies.

    Sulfonylureas

    • Therapeutic Actions: Stimulate insulin release from beta cells in the pancreas, improve insulin binding to insulin receptors.
    • Indications: Adjunct to diet and exercise to lower blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes.
    • Pharmacokinetics: Rapidly absorbed from the GI tract, undergo hepatic metabolism, excreted in the urine.
    • Contraindications: Allergy, diabetic complications, Type 1 diabetes, pregnancy.
    • Adverse Effects: Hypoglycemia, GI distress, allergic skin reactions.
    • Drug-drug interactions: Beta-blockers, alcohol, many herbal therapies.

    Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors

    • Therapeutic Actions: Inhibit alpha-glucosidase, delay glucose absorption, assist in lowering HbA1c levels.
    • Indications: Used in combination with other agents for individuals whose glucose levels cannot be controlled with diet, exercise, or a single agent.
    • Pharmacokinetics: Absorbed orally, metabolized in the GI tract (acarbose) or excreted without metabolism (miglitol), excreted by the kidneys.
    • Contraindications: Known hypersensitivity, Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), GI disorders, cirrhosis (acarbose).
    • Cautions: Renal impairment.
    • Adverse Effects: GI effects, anemia.
    • Drug-drug interactions: Other glucose-lowering agents, medications that increase blood glucose.

    Biguanides

    • Therapeutic Actions: Decrease production and increase uptake of glucose, lower basal and postprandial blood glucose levels, decrease hepatic glucose production, and improve insulin sensitivity of peripheral cells.
    • Indications: First-line standard of care for individuals with type 2 diabetes.
    • Pharmacokinetics: Absorbed orally, not metabolized, excreted primarily in urine, absorption and elimination times vary based on formulation.
    • Contraindications: Known hypersensitivity reactions, metabolic acidosis, severe renal impairment.
    • Cautions: Hepatic impairment, excessive alcohol intake, patients not eating/drinking due to surgery, patients undergoing radiologic studies with contrast, age 65 years or older, hypoxic state.
    • Adverse Effects: Lactic acidosis, GI side effects, dizziness, headache, upper respiratory infection, taste disturbance.
    • Drug-drug interactions: Alcohol use, carbonic anhydrase, iodine-containing contrast media.

    DPP-4 Inhibitors

    • Therapeutic Actions: Slow inactivation of incretin hormones, increase insulin release, lower glucagon secretion.
    • Indications: Adjunct to diet and exercise to lower blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.
    • Pharmacokinetics: Rapidly absorbed, peak effects within 1 to 5 hours, metabolism varies, excreted primarily via kidneys.
    • Contraindications: DKA or type 1 diabetes, history of severe hypersensitivity reactions.
    • Cautions: Renal impairment.
    • Adverse Effects: Most people do not report adverse effects, rare: pancreatitis, heart failure, severe arthralgia, hypersensitivity reactions, exfoliative skin conditions.
    • Drug-drug interactions: Other medications that lower blood glucose, potential interactions based on individual drug metabolism.

    Meglitinides

    • Therapeutic Actions: Similar to sulfonylureas.
    • Indications: Adjunct to diet and exercise in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
    • Pharmacokinetics: Rapidly absorbed, extensively metabolized by the liver, quickly eliminated by the kidneys.
    • Contraindications: Type 1 diabetes or DKA, known hypersensitivity.
    • Cautions: No studies regarding pregnancy, patients should not breast or chestfeed.
    • Adverse Effects: Upper respiratory infection, headache, arthralgia, nausea, diarrhea, hypoglycemia.
    • Drug-drug interactions: Multiple, check for potential interactions.

    Glucose-Elevating Agents

    • Increase blood glucose levels
    • Decrease insulin release
    • Accelerate glycogen breakdown in the liver to release glucose

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    Test your knowledge on the regulation of glucose in the body, focusing on the roles of hormones produced by the pancreas, including glucagon and insulin. This quiz covers how these hormones interact with the liver and other systems to maintain blood glucose levels. Dive into the intricacies of energy regulation and its physiological responses.

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