Insulin therapy
Insulin therapy ( 51 Questions)
Which type of insulin can be used to cover meals and snacks?
Rapid-acting insulin is used to control post-meal blood glucose elevations and can be taken to cover meals and snacks.
Short-acting insulin can also cover meals and snacks, but it may not be as rapid-acting as the name suggests.
Intermediate-acting insulin provides coverage beyond mealtime and is not specifically designed for mealtime glucose control.
Long-acting insulin provides a steady baseline and is not intended for mealtime coverage.
Rapid-acting insulin is used to control post-meal blood glucose elevations and can be taken to cover meals and snacks.
Incorrect choices:
b. Short-acting insulin can also cover meals and snacks, but it may not be as rapid-acting as the name suggests.
c. Intermediate-acting insulin provides coverage beyond mealtime and is not specifically designed for mealtime glucose control.
d. Long-acting insulin provides a steady baseline and is not intended for mealtime coverage.