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6th Leading cause of death in the US
Diabetes
DMII is more prevalent in which 3 populations?
Native American
Hispanic
African American
Diabetes Mellitus is a disorder of the _______
pancreas
Diabetes Mellitus is a ____ disease as a result from deficient ____ ______
chronic

glucose metabolism
Diabetes Mellitus is caused by insufficient ___ secretion from ___ cells.
insulin

beta
The chronic hyperglycemia of diabetes is associated with long term ______ of various organs (especially the ___, _____, ____, ____, and ___ ____)
damage

eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, and blood vessels
Pt must have functioning ___ ____ to take oral glucose
beta cells
Insulin Dependent diabetes
Type I Diabetes
NIDDM
Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus- Type II Diabetes
Type I or Type II Diabetes? The Primary beta cell destruction leading to absolute dependency on insulin
Type I
Type I or Type II Diabetes? Most common Type. There is some beta cell function with varying amounts of insulin secretion. There can be insulin resistance of cells or a decreased number of insulin receptors on cells.
Type II Diabetes
"Juvenile Onset" Diabetes
Type I
Can people with Type I Diabetes take oral agents?
No because they do not have functioning beta cells
3 Causes of Type I Diabetes
autoimmune, genetic, viral infections
2 causes of Type 2 diabetes
genetic, obesity
Insulin dependent Diabetes
Type II diabetes
What Are The Symptoms Of Diabetes?
The 3 P’s
Polyphagia, Polydypsia, Polyuria
(also fatigue, blurred vision, and N/V)
acute complications arise from uncontrolled blood sugars: _______ and _______
Hyperglycemia & Hypoglycemia
Some acute complications require _________ medical attention.
immediate
acute complications that require immediate medical attention include: (3 things)
1. Hypoglycemia
2. Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Coma (HONKC)
3. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Chronic Complications
 Tend to arise over ____ or ______
years

decades
Complications from diabetes can affect the _____, _____ and ________.
kidneys, heart and circulation
How does diabetes damages kidneys
Sugar molecules are huge so they rip through the fine mesh of the kidneys and cause damage
How does diabetes affect the eyes?
It is the leading cause of new cases of blindness
Diabetes causes: (3 things)
Retinopathy
Nephropathy
Neuropathy
Too high blood sugar causes
organ/tissue damage
What is Hemoglobin A1c*
Lab that monitors avg. glucose level for past *3 MONTHS*
What is optimal Hemoglobin A1c* value/level?
< 7.0%
What is desired Before Meal Glucose Level?
70-130 mg/dl
What is desired After Meal Glucose Level?
< 180 mg/dl
prepramdial
before meal blood sugar
postpramdial
after meal blood sugar
Can insulin be administered orally?
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
___ agents work to improve the action of insulin or glucose.
oral
Oral Agents are not used for Type ____ diabetics
Type I
Insulin is produced normally by the islets of Langerhans ____ cells in the _______.
beta

pancreas
Insuli effects the production and storage of ______ by the liver.
glycogen
Insulin plays a key role in allowing the body to store and use carbohydrate, fat and protein. The action of insulin allows _____ in the blood to move into the ____ for energy.
glucose

cells
What is mealtime insulin?
Short acting insulin (Regular insulin)
What insulin stimulates natural insulin response to meal
Rapid-acting insulin (Lispro)
What insulin ins admin WITH a meal?
Rapid-acting insulin (Lispro)
Rapid-acting Insulin
 Absorbed more _____ than short-acting insulin, but effects wear off ______
quickly

sooner
what insulin is cloudy?
Intermediate acting insulin (NPH)
What insulin used for Between meal & overnight coverage?
Intermediate-acting Insulin (NPH)
What insulin is in a suspension and must be mixed before giving?
Intermediate-acting Insulin (NPH)
If NPH taken in morning, when does it peak?
Around lunchtime
What insulin takes the longest to work?
Long-acting Insulin (Glargine, Lantus)
Lantus is administered when?
Q day
Does long-acting Insulin (Glargine, Lantus) have a peak?
No peak—steady state
Can long-acting Insulin (Glargine, Lantus) be mixed?
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Where is insulin administered to?
The insulin is injected into the layer of fat (subcutaneous tissue) just under the skin.
The plastic, disposable syringes currently are available in three sizes, and hold up to __, __ or ___ units of insulin.
30, 50 or 100 units of insulin.
The needles are fine (up to ___ gauge) with lengths ranging from 3/16th of an inch for infants, to ½ inch or more for adults.
31 gauge
s/s of hypoglycemia
Shaky, Fast heart beat, sweating, dizzy, anxious, HUNGER, BLURRY VISION, weakness, fatigue, headache, irritable
s/s of hyperglycemia
Extreme thirst, frequent urination, dry skin, HUNGER, BLURRED VISION, nausea, drowsiness
How to treat Hyperglycemia (3 things)
Treat underlying cause
Direct insulin administration (IV)
More frequent blood glucose monitoring
Insulin ______ be Administered Orally
Cannot
Does insulin require a 2 nurse check?
YES!!!
Do not mix insulins that differ in ___ or _____
purity
origin
5 SQ sites?
back of arms, back fat, love handles, abdomen, front (anterior) thighs
What type of syringe can insulin be admin with?
ONLY IN SULIN SYRINGE!
Insulins prototype drug?
Regular Insulin
Regular Insulin pharmacotherapeutics
for all pts with DMI, and those with DM II that cannot control their BS. Admin SQ. Can be admin q day and as correctional therapy.
Regular Insulin pharmacokinetics
Cannot be given orally, destroyed by gastric acids. SQ= slow steady absorption. Fastest route= ab.
Regular Insulin pharmacodymanics
facilitates membrane transport of glucose into cells. Mimics the effects of naturally produced insulin. Helps to maintain a constant level of body glucose.
Regular Insulin most common adverse effects
hypoglycemia
Regular Insulin most serious adverse effects
anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity
Regular Insulin patient teaching
dosage, admin, diet, exercise, BS testing
OAs are not used for Type I diabetes because...
They do not have functioning beta cells
Short acting insulin Prototype?
regular insulin
Short Acting Regular insulin Onset, Peak, Duration?
O: 30-60 min
P: 2-4 hrs
D: 5-7 hrs
Rapid Acting Insulin drug names?
aspart and lispro
Aspart Onset, Peak, and Duration?
O: 10-20 min.
P: 1-3 hr.
D: 3-5 hr.
Lispro Onset, Peak, and Duration?
O: w/in 15 min.
P: 1-1.5 hr.
D: 3-4 hr.
Intermediate acting Insulin drug name?
NPH
NPH Onset, Peak, and Duration?
O: 1-2 hrs
P: 4-12 hrs
D: 8-24 hrs
long Acting Insulin drug name?
glargine
glargine Onset, Peak, and Duration?
O: 3-4 hrs
P: none
D: 24 hr
Non Insulin SDiabetics- sulfonylureas prototype drug?
glyburide
sulfonylureas (gyburide) pharmacotherapeutics
adjunct treatment to lower blood glucose levels in pts with DM II. Combo with insulin.
sulfonylureas (gyburide) pharmacokinetics
Admin orally, absorbed in GI. Metab by liver.
sulfonylureas (gyburide) pharmacodynamics
hypoglycemic action d/t stimulation of pancreatic beta cells which causes increased insulin secretion. Ineffective in DMI pts.
sulfonylureas (gyburide) most common a/e
nausea, epigastric fullness, heartburn
sulfonylureas (gyburide) most serious a/e
hypoglycemia
pt teachings for sulfonylureas (gyburide)
out of control sugar signs and symptoms and dietary restrictions for BG levels and weight loss
Ogther second-generation sulfonylureas drug name?
glipizide
Non insulin antidiabetics nonsulfonylureas- Biguanides prototype drug?
metformin
Biguanides (metformin) pharmacotherapeutics
used as an adjunct to diet and exercise to lower BG in DM II, and is usually the first choice drugs for DM II.
Biguanides (metformin) pharmacokinetics
taken as an oral tablet, absorbed in GI
Biguanides (metformin) pharmacodynamics
decreases hepatic glucose production, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing peripheral glucose uptake and use in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue through increased transport of glucose across the cell membrane
Biguanides (metformin) most common a/e
nausea, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, flatulance, and anorexia
Biguanides (metformin) most serious a/e
lactic acidosis and hypoglycemia
Non insulin antidiabetics nonsulfonylureas- Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor drug name?
acarbose
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor (acarbose) pharmacodynamics
for slow down enzymes needed to digest carbohydrates in the brush boarder cells of the small intestine. Effectively lowering postprandial serum glucose.
Non insulin antidiabetics nonsulfonylureas- Incretin Mimetic drug name?
exenatide
Incretin Mimetic (exenatide) pharmacodynamics
mimics the actions on incretin hormones, lowers BG levels, helping them to return to normal.Work at the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptors and produces effects similar to that of glucagon-like peptide-1.
Glucose elevating agents prototype drug?
Glucagon
Glucagon pharmacotherapeutics
used in unconscoius patients with diabetes to reverse the servere hypoglycemia resulting from insulin overdosage.
Glucagon pharmacodynamics
Increases BG levels by stimulating glycogenolysis in the peripheral tissues- increases BG levels
Glucagon most common s/e
nausea, vomiting, generalized allergic rxns including urticaria, respiratory distress, and hypotension.
Glucagon most serious s/e
hypokalemia
Type I or Type II Diabetes? Most common Type. There is some beta cell function with varying amounts of insulin secretion. There can be insulin resistance of cells or a decreased number of insulin receptors on cells.
Type II Diabetes
"Juvenile Onset" Diabetes
Type I
Can people with Type I Diabetes take oral agents?
No because they do not have functioning beta cells
3 Causes of Type I Diabetes
autoimmune, genetic, viral infections
2 causes of Type 2 diabetes
genetic, obesity
Insulin dependent Diabetes
Type II diabetes
What Are The Symptoms Of Diabetes?
The 3 P’s
Polyphagia, Polydypsia, Polyuria
(also fatigue, blurred vision, and N/V)
acute complications arise from uncontrolled blood sugars: _______ and _______
Hyperglycemia & Hypoglycemia
Some acute complications require _________ medical attention.
immediate
acute complications that require immediate medical attention include: (3 things)
Hypoglycemia
Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Coma (HONKC)
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)