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- 3. this rapid-acting insulin should be given immediately before a meal (within 5-10min)
- 6. the only drug approved in the US from the biguanide class
- 7. these types of infections can occur during SGLT-2 inhibitor therapy due to excretion of glucose in the urine
- 9. class of drugs that improve insulin sensitivity in muscle & fat cells and inhibit gluconeogenesis
- 12. chronic disorder characterized by either insufficient insulin production or insulin resistance
- 14. injections that increase insulin production, slow gastric emptying, and inhibit glucagon release; can be used in combination therapy
- 16. hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas and lowers blood glucose levels
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- 1. GLP-1 agonist that is also used for chronic weight management and for those who have hypertension or dyslipidemia
- 2. diagnosed when a patient presents with impaired glucose tolerance/fasting glucose, or metabolic syndrome
- 4. occurs when lactic acid builds up in the bloodstream faster than it can be removed
- 5. this drug should not be given at the same time as insulin due to risk of severe hypoglycemic reactions; it should not be mixed in the same syringe as insulin
- 8. elevated blood glucose level
- 10. drug class that sensitizes the liver to circulating insulin levels, reduces intestinal glucose absorption, & reduces hepatic glucose production
- 11. class of drugs that lower blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas & must be given 3x a day
- 13. type of diabetes that can occur during pregnancy
- 15. oral antidiabetic drugs used to reduce blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes