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Diabetes

TermDefinition
Type 1 Produces NO insulin
Type 1 Caused by autoimmune response
Type 1 Cells are staved of glucose since there is no insulin to bring glucose into the cells
Type 1 Cells break down protein & fat into energy, causing ketones to build up (Ketoacidosis!!)
Type 1 Usually diagnosed in childhood
Type 1 Usually abrupt diagnosis
Type 1 Is genetic, runs in the family
Type 1 Insulin dependent for life
Type 1 Oral hypoglycemic agents will not work
Type 2 Does not produce enough insulin, or produces insulin that does not work properly
Type 2 Caused by insulin resistance
Type 2 Insulin receptors are worn out and not working properly
Type 2 Usually diagnosed in adulthood
Type 2 Usually gradual diagnosis
Type 2 Caused by high blood sugar, hypertension, obesity, inactivity, high cholesterol, family history, smoking
Type 2 Diet & exercise then oral hypoglycemic agents then insulin
Type 2 But insulin may or may not be given
Rapid Acting Insulin Lispro (Humalog)
Rapid Acting Insulin Aspart (Novolog)
Rapid Acting Insulin Glulisine (Apidra)
Short Acting Insulin aka REGULAR insulin Humulin R Novolin R
Intermediate Acting Insulin aka NPH Insulin Humulin N Novolin N
Long Acting Insulin Glargine (Lantus)
Long Acting Insulin Detemir (Levemir)
Pramlintide (Symlin) the only synthetic hormone that can be given to both type 1 and 2 does not replace standard meds but used to enhance the effect
Black Box Warning for Pramlintide (Symlin) has the potential to cause severe hypoglycemia within 3 hours of administration! monitor closely for any signs or symptoms
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