Foundations in Continuing Education

The Dental Patient with Diabetes

Chapter Fourteen - Prevention and Treatment of DM


Chapter 1: Glucose Metabolism and Hormonal Regulation Review

Chapter 2: Diabetes Mellitus

Chapter 3: Diabetes Mellitus Type 1

Chapter 4: Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Chapter 5: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)

Chapter 6: Pre Diabetes: Impaired Glucose Homeostasis

Chapter 7: Other Specific Types of Diabetes

Chapter 8: Diagnosing Diabetes

Chapter 9: Diagnosis

Chapter 10: Glucose Monitoring

Chapter 11: Complications of Diabetes

Chapter 12: The Dental Patient with Diabetes

Chapter 13: Successful Intervention of Diabetic Emergencies

Introduction
Diet/Nutrition
Exercise
Pharmacological
Intervention

Administration
Method of Injection
Oral Hypoglycemic
Agents

Secretagogues
Biguanides (Metformin)
Thiazolidinediones
(Actos, Avandia)

Glucosidase Inhibitors
(Precose, Glyset)

Combination
Medications

Chapter 15: Diabetes Medications

Chapter 16: Conclusion

Glossary

Appendices

References

Post Examination

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Administration

Most therapies utilize short and intermediate-acting agents delivered two times a day. Human insulin has a more rapid onset and is believed to be less immunogenic. Most individuals with type 1 diabetes may inject up to four times per day to achieve near normal glucose levels and prevent complications.

The amount of insulin needed varies according to an individual's age, food intake, weight, and activity level. It is important that the amount of insulin be coordinated with food intake and meal times. Illness, stress, and other medicines taken may also affect dosage levels.

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