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04/27/2010

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Term
Type I Diabetes is ____ onset and is insulin____. While Type II is ____ onset and is insulin-_____
Definition
childhood onset and insulin dependent; adulthood and insulin independent. Most Diabetics (80-90%) are
Term
What is the treatment of Type I? Type II? generally
Definition
Type I- insulin replacement. Type II- lifestyle change, drugs that influence insulin secretion or sensitivity, and end stage insulin replacement
Term
When do Type II Diabetics receive insulin therapy?
Definition
only in end-stage dz.
Term
What does an insulin curve look like after infusing glucose?
Definition
rapid increase in insulin secretion
Term
What does an insulin curve look like in a Type I Diabetic folloiwng glucose infusion?
Definition
No insulin production
Term
What does an insulin curve look like in a Type II diabetic following glucose infusion?
Definition
delayed, blunted insulin release
Term
What is the original form of natural insulin? What is it made of?
Definition
Proinsulin, made of an A and B chain, connected by an intervening C chain
Term
How is Proinsulin modified?
Definition
C-peptide is cleaved and the A chain and B chain are connected by 2 disulfide bridges.
Term
Native insulin has what propensity?
Definition
to form crystals/aggregate in the presence of Zinc
Term
what is the effect of insulin forming aggregates in the presence of Zinc?
Definition
fairly slow release.
Term
What are the 3 rapidly acting insulins?
Definition
lispro, aspart, glulisine
Term
What are the rapidly acting insulins formulated with?
Definition
small amounts of Zinc
Term
When are the rapidly acting insulins injected?
Definition
5-15 minutes beofre each mean and even after a meal.
Term
The rapidly acting insulins are more effective in decreasing ____ and less likely to cause ____
Definition
postprandial hyperglycemia; nocturnal hypoglycemia
Term
What is the short acting insulin?
Definition
Regular insulin
Term
What are the intermediate acting insulins?
Definition
NPH insulin and Lente Insulin
Term
WHat is NPH Insulin complexed with? Lente Insulin?
Definition
Protamine and ZInc; Zinc
Term
What are the 2 long acting insuling?
Definition
Ultralente and Glargine insulin
Term
WHy is Glargine Insulin long-acting?
Definition
it is soluble at pH 4, but forms microprecipitate at pH 7.4, delaying absorption form Subcutaneous site.
Term
What is Intense insulin therapy? and when is it used
Definition
inject with ultra-short acting before meals, longer acting at night, acheiving HbA1C of 7% and mean blood glucose of 150 mg/dL; Type I Diabetics are strongly encouraged to use Intense Therapy
Term
What is Standard Insulin Therapy? and when is it used?
Definition
2 injections per day, two intermediate acting, achieves HbA1C of 8-9%; and a mean blood glucose of 225 mg/dL. used for Type II Diabetics in advanced disease when lifestyle change isnt good enough.
Term
What is the structure of the Insulin Receptor?
Definition
4 subunits: 2 alpha and 2 beta, linked to a tyrosine kinase
Term
How are the metabolic effects of the Insulin receptor mediated?
Definition
IRS proteins 1-4, which mediates PI3 Kinase, leading to protein synthesis and glycogen synthesis.
Term
How are mitogenic effects of Insulin receptor mediated?
Definition
MAP Kinase leads to Mitogenesis.
Term
Insulin is a ____ hormone.
Definition
STORAGE: it promotes storage of glycogen, protein, and triglycerides; inhibits glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis
Term
What are some complications of Insulin therapy?
Definition
Hypoglycemia, tachycardia, sweating, confusion, coma; S.Cutaneous fat hypertrophy at the site of injection (rotate injxn site), immune insulin resistance due to Ab production
Term
with increased disease severity of Type II Diabetses
Definition
what happens to endogenous iNsulin?,decreases
Term
How does Glucose cause insulin release in a Beta cell?
Definition
Enters the beta cell, ATP is generated from glucose metabolism. ATP closes the K+ channel, which depolarizes the cell, allowing Ca2+ entry, which allows fusion and exocytosis of Insulin.
Term
How do Sulfonylurea drugs cause insulin release?
Definition
They mimic the action of Glucose, by blocking the K+ channels, depolarizing the membrane, allowing for Ca2+ entry and exocytosis of insulin.
Term
What drug also works like the Sulfonylureas?
Definition
Replaglinide.
Term
What are the Sulfonylureas?
Definition
Glipizide, Glyburide, and Glimepiride; Replaglinide works the same way
Term
What is the main side effect of Sulfonylureas?
Definition
Hypoglycemia
Term
What are side effects of Sulfonylureas?
Definition
nausea, Hypersensitivity Reactions, Pruritis, Alcohol-induced flush, anemia.
Term
Which of the Sulfonylureas has the lowest incidence of Hypoglycemia?
Definition
Glimepiride
Term
what does the term "euglycemic" refer to?
Definition
inhibits gluconeogenesis
Term
What is Metformin commonly used with?
Definition
Sulfonylureas
Term
What is the target of Metformin?
Definition
AMP-activated protein kinase
Term
what are the side effects of Metformin?
Definition
severe GI side effects; anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, lactic acidosis
Term
what is the MOA of Acarbose?
Definition
alpha-glucosidase inhibitor; inhibits the abosrption of starch and complex sugar
Term
When is Acarbose taken and what is its effect?
Definition
taken before meals; the post-prandial rise of glucose is blunted
Term
what are the side effects of Acarbose?
Definition
flatulence, cramping, diarrhea due to passage of unabsorbed starches and complex sugars
Term
What are the 2 Glitazones?
Definition
Rosiglitazone and Pioglitazone
Term
What is the MOA of Glitazones?
Definition
They activate PPAR gamma, which activates insulin-responsive genes, affecting carbohydrage and lipid metabolism.
Term
What is carefully monitored with administration of Glitazones?
Definition
liver function because liver damage resulted in a Glitazone being removed from the market
Term
What are Incretins?
Definition
They are substances released druing meals that stimulate insulin secretin and depress glucagon secretion. They are GLP-1 and 2 and are degraded by DPP4
Term
What are the two GLP-1 Agonists?
Definition
liraglutide, Exenatide
Term
What is the MOA of GLP-1 agonists?
Definition
increase insulin secretion, decrease glucagon secretion
Term
How are GLP-1 agonists given?
Definition
Pen injection
Term
What are the DPP-4 inhibitors?
Definition
Saxagliptin, Sitagliptin
Term
What is the MOA of DPP-4 inhibitors?
Definition
increase insulin by inhibiting the breakdown of GLP-1/incretins
Term
How are DPP-4 inhibitors given?
Definition
orally active
Term
DO sulfonylureas lose efficacy over time?
Definition
yes
Term
What is Metformin and what class is it?
Definition
Glucophage; Biguanides
Term
WHere are insulin injections given to be more rapidly absorbed?
Definition
abdomen>> limbs
Term
How does skin perfusion/exercise affect insulin injection absorpiton?
Definition
exercise increases absorption.
Term
A. With continued therapy
Definition
sulfonylureas such as glyburide
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