Identifying Injectable Glucose Lowering Agents
The question asks to identify a glucose-lowering medication that is administered via injection.
- Pioglitazone: This medication is typically taken orally.
- Metformin: This is a common oral medication for managing blood glucose levels.
- Sitagliptin: This drug is also administered orally.
- Semaglutide: This medication belongs to the GLP-1 receptor agonist class and is specifically designed for subcutaneous injection. It is used to manage type 2 diabetes and promote weight loss.
Therefore, Semaglutide is the glucose-lowering agent among the options that is given as an injectable drug.
Important Questions from Diabetes Mellitus
- A 52-year-old male diabetic presents with recurrent episodes of hypoglycemia. On examination, Pulse : 84 beats/minute, BP : 160/100 mm Hg, Chest and CVS examination unremarkable. Which of the following antihypertensive should be avoided in this patient ?
Which of the following findings are seen in Diabetic Retinopathy on fundus examination?
1. Microaneurysm
2. Dot and blot hemorrhage
3. Retinal thickening
4. Neovascularization
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following statements are correct with regard to glucose homeostasis?
1. Insulin level rises postprandially.
2. Major portion of postprandial glucose is used by skeletal muscle.
3. Brain uses glucose in an insulin-dependent manner.
4. Glucagon is secreted during exercise.
Select the answer using the code given below :
Consider the following pancreatic hormones :
1. Insulin
2. Islet amyloid polypeptide or amylin
3. Glucagon
4. Somatostatin
Which of the above is/are secreted by beta cells of the pancreatic islets?
- Which one of the following insulin preparations has the longest effective duration of action?
