Insulin Dosing for Diabetes Management
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What is the primary goal of the American Diabetes Association's consensus statement on insulin dosing?

  • To promote the use of oral medications for diabetes management
  • To reduce the cost of insulin therapy for patients with diabetes
  • To improve insulin dosing practices for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes (correct)
  • To develop a new treatment for type 1 diabetes

    • What is the main characteristic of type 1 diabetes?

  • It is a condition where the body properly uses insulin
  • It is usually diagnosed in children and young adults (correct)
  • It is a condition where the body produces too much insulin
  • It is the most common form of diabetes

    • What is the result of the body not producing or properly using insulin?

  • Too much sugar in the blood (correct)
  • Fluctuating blood sugar levels
  • Normal blood sugar levels
  • Too little sugar in the blood

    • Who collaborated with the American Diabetes Association to develop the consensus statement on insulin dosing?

    <p>Diabetes experts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the process involved in developing the consensus statement on insulin dosing?

    <p>A group of experts reviewed literature and reached consensus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the committee that reviewed and discussed the final consensus statement on insulin dosing?

    <p>ADA Professional Practice Committee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason diabetes increases the risk of foot infections?

    <p>Narrowing of blood vessels decreasing blood flow to the extremities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of insulin on the body, especially in patients with insulin deficiency?

    <p>Efficient use of energy and storage of fuel into fat and muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between metabolic control and long-term complications?

    <p>Improved metabolic control delays the progression of long-term complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key principle of dose adjustment in insulin therapy?

    <p>To achieve glycemic targets in different populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that influences insulin dosage in patients with coexisting diseases?

    <p>Concomitant medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of corticosteroids on insulin requirements?

    <p>They increase insulin requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for adjusting basal bolus insulin in type 2 diabetes?

    <p>FPG dependent approach with fixed mealtime insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the suggested starting dose of basal insulin according to the European and American/Canadian Consensus group?

    <p>10U/day or 0.1-0.2U/kg/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal insulin dose?

    <p>An ideal dose that provides good glycemic control without hypoglycemia or weight gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference in insulin dosage per kg between infants and children/adults with type 1 diabetes?

    <p>Infants require higher doses per kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

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