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Insulin is produced
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in beta cells of islets of langerhans as preporinsulin - insulin - insulin
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Signs of DM
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PU/PD
Polyphagia weight loss lethargy hyperglycemia glycosuria |
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Glucose nadir
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lowest point on curve
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Fast acting/quick onset short duration insulin
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Lispro
Aspart |
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Intermediate acting insulin
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NPH
Protamin Zinc - pork insulin Glorgin Detemir |
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Lispro and Aspart
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synthetic human recombinant
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Glargine/Detemir
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synthetic insulin used in cate
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Oral hypoglycemia agents
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don't work well in animals
Metformin Acarbose |
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Metformin
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improves peripheral sensitivity to insulin
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Acarbose
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Alphaglucosidase inhibitor
inhibits digestion of starch |
