When Blood Glucose Levels Are Difficult to Control in Type

question 12

Multiple Choice

When blood glucose levels are difficult to control in Type 2 diabetes some form of insulin may be added to the treatment regimen to control blood glucose and limit complications risks.Which of the following statements are accurate based on research?

• A) Premixed insulin analogues are better at lowering HbA1C and have less risk for hypoglycemia.
• B) Premixed insulin analogues and the newer premixed insulins are associated with more weight gain than the oral antidiabetic agents.
• C) Newer premixed insulins are better at lowering HbA1C and post-prandial glucose levels than are long-acting insulins.
• D) Patients who are not controlled on oral agents and have post-prandial hyperglycemia can have NPH insulin added at bedtime.