Nur 3028 exam glucose - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is blood glucose? - The amount of glucose in the blood. What is the normal range for blood glucose? - 70-99mg/dl. Name two oral hypoglycemic drugs. - Metformin and Glipizide. What is insulin? - A hormone that regulates blood glucose levels. What is correctional insulin? - Insulin dose based on blood glucose level. What is NPH insulin? - Intermediate acting insulin. What is Type 1 diabetes? - The body's immune system destroys insulin-producing cells. What is Type 2 diabetes? - Insuli...