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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Glucosidase Inhibitors (Precose, Glyset)

Precose and Glyset are used to control digestive enzymes, delaying the digestion of complex carbohydrates. This interference can prevent a dramatic rise in blood sugar after eating a meal. (28-30,47,48)

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