Insulin therapy
Insulin therapy ( 51 Questions)
Which type of insulin is also known as "basal insulin"?
Rapid-acting insulin is used to control post-meal glucose spikes.
Short-acting insulin is used to cover mealtime glucose elevations.
Intermediate-acting insulin provides coverage beyond mealtime but does not mimic basal insulin as closely as long-acting insulin.
Long-acting insulin provides a steady baseline level of insulin, mimicking the body's basal insulin secretion.
Long-acting insulin provides a steady baseline level of insulin, mimicking the body's basal insulin secretion.
Incorrect choices:
a. Rapid-acting insulin is used to control post-meal glucose spikes.
b. Short-acting insulin is used to cover mealtime glucose elevations.
c. Intermediate-acting insulin provides coverage beyond mealtime but does not mimic basal insulin as closely as long-acting insulin.