glucose and hormonal regulation client education

metformin

Expect GI effects to diminish as drug therapy continues; give with meals to decrease GI upset

insulin (lispro, regular, NPH, glargine)

Proper injection techniques, rotate injection sites, how to store insulin, s/s hypoglycemia

glucagon

administration technique if indicated

levothyroxine

expect lifelong replacement therapy, s/s of hyperthyroidism

methimazole

Do not take if pregnant; choose another method of feeding of breast/chest feeding; s/s of hypothyroidism; s/s bone marrow suppression

fludrocortisone

Report signs of overdose; lifelong therapy

glyburide

s/s hypoglycemia