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Humalog-LisPro
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a rapid acting insulin, is taken at time of meal. Onset 5-10 min, peak 1.5 hrs
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Humulin R
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regular insulin, can be given IV. Onset 30-60 min, peak 2-3 hrs.
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Humulin N
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intermediate acting insulin. Onset 2 hrs, peak 6-8 hrs.
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Lantus/Glargine
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long-acting background insulin. Onset 2-3+/-hrs, peak *nearly flat.
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Symlin
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oral agent that helps control postprandial hyperglycemia
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Secretagogue
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are hypoglycemic agents, which stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin (used in type II diabetics). Ususally generic name ends in “ide”
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Diabeta (Glyburide)
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a secretagogue in the sulfonylurea category
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Glucotrol (glipizide)
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a secretagogue in the sulfonylurea category
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Prandin (repaglinide)
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a secretagogue in meglitinides category
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Biguanides
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decrease hepatic glucose production
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Glucophage (metformin)
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a biguanide… these will usually have metformin in them.
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Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
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slow carbohydrate absorption in the intestines
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Thiazolidinediones
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this is an insulin sensitizer, it improves peripheral insulin sensitivity… ends in “zone”. These may take up the six weeks to be most effective.
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Actos (pioglitazone)
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example of a Thiazolidinedione
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Avandia (rosiglitazone)
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another example of a Thiazolidinedione
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Incritins a.k.a. gliptins
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are for concurrent use in type II diabetics on other oral agents
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Byetta
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stimulate insulin release when blood glucose is increasing, also regulates food release from the stomach
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Januvia
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increases insulin release and reduces hepatic glucose release
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