Insulin Flashcards by N A

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Insulin - Indications (4)

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Type 1 Diabetes - replace insulin that isnt naturally produced endogenously
Type 2 Diabetes - used when oral Hypoglycaemics are inadequate in controlling blood glucose.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis - IV insulin
Hyperkalaemia - insulin forced uptake of K (combined with glucose)

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MOA

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Insulin forces cellular uptake of glucose + electrolytes

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Side effects

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Hypoglycaemia : dizziness, agitation, nausea

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Monitoring

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measure HbA1c annually

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