Let’s Lower That Blood Glucose!

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