PRX 316: Diabetes Mellitus

fasting blood glucose

blood sugar level after no caloric intake for at least 8 hours

2-hour post prandial glucose

blood sugar levels 2 hours after a meal

random blood glucose

blood sugar level at anytime without fasting

hemoglobin A1c

measures average blood sugar over the last 3 months

symptoms of hypoglycemia

confusion/ difficulty focusing, dizziness, sweating, shaking or trembling, faster heart rate, extreme hunger

symptoms of hyperglycemia

increased thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision, slow-healing cuts and sores, fatigue

metformin

glucophage

linagliptin

tradjenta

saxagliptin

onglyza

sitagliptin

Januvia

Dapagliflozin

Farxiga

Empagliflozin

Jardiance

Glimepiride

Amaryl

Glipizide

Glucotrol

Glyburide

Diabeta

Dulaglutide

Trulicity

Liraglutide

Victoza

Semaglutide

Ozempic, Wegovy

Tirezepatide

Mounjaro, Zepbound

Insulin aspart

Novolog

Insulin lispro

Humalog

Insulin glargine

Lantus

Insulin detemir

Levemir