Let’s Lower That Blood Glucose!

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Across
  1. 2. : the route of all GLP-1 RA medications
  2. 3. : what patients must do with injectable pens for diabetes
  3. 5. : increases urinary excretion of glucose
  4. 7. : an adverse effect that can occur with both DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists
  5. 10. : a word to describe insulin U500
  6. 12. : has a labeled indication for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
  7. 14. : a type of insulin with an intermediate onset of action
  8. 16. : requires a 50% dose reduction when given in combination with SGLT2-inhibitors
  9. 18. : a medication associated with hypoglycemia risk especially in elderly
  10. 19. : metformin belongs to this class of medications
Down
  1. 1. : the basal insulin that can be given twice a day
  2. 4. : a medication that inhibits dipeptidyl peptidase-4
  3. 5. : the insulin type that fills the gap between basal and bolus insulin therapy
  4. 6. : an important NEVER EVENT
  5. 8. : pioglitazone results in fluid retention that leads to this adverse effect
  6. 9. : counsel patients receiving this medication they may see shells from ER tablets in their stool
  7. 11. acting : the insulin type that has an onset of action of 15 minutes is called ___________ ___________
  8. 13. carcinoma : __________ ____________ is a contraindication to GLP-1 RA therapy
  9. 15. : this needs to be corrected before SGLT2-inhibitors can be given
  10. 17. : a black box warning associated with SGLT2-inhibitors