Insulin Therapy in Diabetes Management
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What is the primary concern associated with insulin therapy?

  • Resistance to oral agents
  • Inadequate understanding of insulin dosing
  • Hypoglycemia and morbidity (correct)
  • Fear of needle stick injuries

    • According to the joint statement from the American Diabetes Association and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, when should insulin therapy be initiated?

  • When patients fail to achieve their glycemic target (correct)
  • When patients achieve their glycemic target
  • When patients experience hypoglycemia
  • When patients are prescribed oral agents

    • What was the outcome of using a nurse facilitator to implement insulin initiation protocols in a UK study?

  • Insulin prescribing increased fourfold (correct)
  • Insulin prescribing decreased by 25%
  • Insulin prescribing remained unchanged
  • Insulin prescribing decreased by 50%

    • Why are general practitioners often reluctant to initiate insulin therapy?

    <p>They prefer to use oral agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of educating healthcare professionals about insulin therapy?

    <p>To improve the skills and knowledge of healthcare professionals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of insulin according to Diabetes UK and the American Diabetes Association?

    <p>High-risk medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major concern about insulin dosing in healthcare professionals?

    <p>It has a narrow therapeutic window</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for healthcare professionals to understand insulin dosing?

    <p>Because the prevalence of diabetes is increasing in the western world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of multiple insulin dosing regimens?

    <p>To provide the best possible conservation of beta-cell function and prevent diabetic complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the American Diabetes Association in insulin dosing?

    <p>To make strong recommendations for the use of standardized order sets and protocols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a partnership between patients and healthcare providers in insulin dosing?

    <p>It is necessary for getting insulin dosing right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of diabetes education on glycemic control for patients with diabetes?

    <p>It improves glycemic control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is continued monitoring and reinforcement of understanding how to take insulin important?

    <p>It is necessary for patient safety, efficacy, and avoiding common errors like hypoglycemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of achieving near-normoglycemia through proper insulin dosing and glucose monitoring?

    <p>It prevents diabetes-related complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) and the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS)?

    <p>They show that intensive insulin therapy and improved glucose control lead to better physical health-related quality of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of healthcare professionals in insulin dosing?

    <p>They are necessary for patients using insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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