Diabetes Learning Course

Which of the following insulin types has the fastest onset of action?

• Regular Insulin

• NPH

• Glulisine

• Insulin Detemir

What is the peak time of regular Insulin?

• 1 hour

• 2-4 hours

• 6-8 hours

• No peak

A Basal-bolus Insulin regimen consists of:

• Long acting Insulin only

• Short acting Insulin only

• Long+ Rapid acting Insulin

• Intermediate acting Insulin only

The Insulin used in IV infusion during DKA is?

• Insulin glargine

• Insulin detemir

• Regular Insulin

• NPH Insulin

The Somogyi effect refers to:

• Rebound hyperglycemia following nocturnal hypoglycemia

• Dawn phenomenon

• Morning hypoglycemia due to excessive insulin

• Insulin allergy

What is the preferred site for subcutaneous insulin injection in adults?

• Forearm

• Abdomen

• Neck

• Foot

The 'honeymoon phase' in type 1 DM refers to?

• Temporary improvement in beta cell function

• Onset of complications

• Insulin resistance

• Ketoacidosis

Which Insulin should never be mixed with other Insulins?

• NPH

• Regular

• Glargine

• Lispro

What is the main advantage of Insulin analogs over regular Insulin?

• Cheaper cost

• Higher potency

• Better predictability and lower hypoglycemia risk

• Longer half life

Total daily Insulin requirement in Type 1 DM is approximately:

• 0.1U/kg/day

• 0.5-1.0U/kg/day

• 1-5-2U/kg/day

• >2U/kg/day