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  • ...ood sugar''' or '''low blood glucose''') is a condition where the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood drops below a certain point (typically below 70 mg/dL) ...lly be done by consuming 15-20 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates, such as glucose tablets, fruit juice, or regular (not diet) soda. If the person is unconsci
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  • ...monitoring]], which is crucial for individuals with [[diabetes]]. Prandial glucose levels can be influenced by the type and amount of food consumed, as well a ...gar levels between meals and overnight. Prandial insulin is typically fast-acting, working quickly to lower blood sugar levels after eating.
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  • ...B}}A10AB [[Insulin]]s and [[Insulin analog|analogue]]s for injection, fast-acting=== ==={{anchor|A10AC}}A10AC Insulins and analogues for injection, intermediate-acting===
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  • '''Hypoglycemic''' refers to an abnormally low level of glucose, or sugar, in the blood. Hypoglycemia can be caused by several conditions a ...in enzyme deficiencies can interfere with the body's ability to metabolize glucose, leading to hypoglycemia.
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  • ...imbalance between the amount of [[insulin]] in the body and the amount of glucose available for energy. This can occur if a person with diabetes takes too mu ...done by consuming a source of fast-acting glucose, such as fruit juice or glucose tablets. If the person is unconscious, a glucagon injection may be needed.
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  • ...mulin''' is a brand of [[insulin]], a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood, produced by [[Eli Lilly and Company]]. It is used to treat [[ ...is used to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. It is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work about 15 minutes after injection, peaks in abou
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  • ...t of [[diabetes]], a chronic condition characterized by elevated levels of glucose in the blood. Effective diabetes management requires continuous monitoring == Blood Glucose Meters ==
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  • ...of insulin in response to those levels, with the goal of maintaining blood glucose levels within a narrow target range. Intensive insulinotherapy can be appli ...hich usually involves fewer daily injections and aims for a broader target glucose range.
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  • ...glycemia is a medical disorder defined by low glucose levels in the blood. Glucose is the major source of energy for the cells of the body, and untreated hypo [[File:Glucose test.JPG|thumb|Glucose test]]
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  • ...''' is a brand name of [[insulin]], a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood. It is used in the treatment of both [[Type 1 diabetes|type 1] * '''[[Novolin R]]''' is a short-acting insulin, which means it starts to work about 30 minutes after injection, pe
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  • ...is''' (DKA) occurs when the body does not have enough [[insulin]] to allow glucose to enter cells, and so the body breaks down fat for energy. This process pr ...eatment involves consuming a fast-acting source of sugar, such as juice or glucose tablets.
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  • ...of artemisinin, a compound found in the sweet wormwood plant. It is a fast-acting antimalarial drug that kills malaria parasites by producing free radicals i ...ed in patients with severe renal impairment, severe hepatic impairment, or glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.
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  • * Insulin glulisine ('''Apidra'''; '''Apidra solostar''') is '''a rapid-acting human insulin analog''' used to improve glycemic control in adults and pedi * Insulin glulisine ('''Apidra'''; '''Apidra solostar''') is a fast (rapid) acting man-made [[insulin]] used to control high blood sugar in adults and childre
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  • ...glucagon receptors, thereby stimulating glycogen breakdown and release of glucose from the liver'''. ...atients taking indomethacin, ZEGALOGUE may lose its ability to raise blood glucose or may produce hypoglycemia.
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  • ...mediate-acting human insulin analog''', and [[insulin aspart]], '''a rapid-acting human insulin analog''', used to improve glycemic control in adult patients * The proportions of rapid-acting and long-acting insulins are fixed and do not allow for [[basal]] versus [[prandial]] dose
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  • [[Insulin]] is an anabolic hormone that helps the glucose get into your cells to give them energy, and also controls the body's fatty ...the blood. It is caused by the body's inability to properly use and store glucose, a condition known as insulin resistance. Type 2 diabetes is the most commo
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  • ...al hypoglycemic agent, part of the sulfonylurea class, used to lower blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes. ...ticularly blood, which can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis if caused by high glucose levels and ketone body accumulation.
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  • ...relationship between change in plaque pH over a period of time following a glucose rinse in form of a graph. This graph is called a “'''Stephan curve'''” ....png|thumb|"Stephan curve", showing sudden decrease in plaque pH following glucose rinse, which returns to normal after 30–60 min. Net demineralization of d
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  • ...itable mood, increased activity and restlessness, racing thoughts, talking fast, [[impulsive]] behavior, and a decreased need for sleep. ...hould be used when olanzapine is taken in combination with other centrally acting drugs and alcohol.
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  • * The beta-blockade is nonselective, '''acting on both beta-1 and beta-2 adrenergic receptors'''. * Carvedilol may hide some of the symptoms of low blood sugar, especially a fast heartbeat.
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