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Insulin Safety Week Crossword Challenge

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People with type 1 diabetes are usually advised to measure their blood glucose level at least __________ times a day
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Ensure that people self-administering their insulin can identify the insulin name and __________ date
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To administer insulin pinch the skin and inject at a 90 degree __________
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Generic name of Lantus
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Stable background insulin to cover requirements overnight while sleeping and between meals
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Long acting insulin
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The generic name of Humulin R is __________ or soluble insulin
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Type 1 diabetes is this type of condition
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An intermediate acting insulin
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Always administer these insulins with meals
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Insulins are considered to be high __________ medications
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Generic name of Apidra
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All patients with two blood sugar levels > 11 mmol/L over 1-2 hours are considered to have this
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A type of diabetes that only develops during pregnancy
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Lispro is the generic name of ___________
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These insulins are often used in conjunction with short-acting insulins
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Carbohydrates are made up of sugars and __________
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Diabetic __________ most often damages nerves in the legs and feet
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Neutral insulin
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Type of pen used for administering Actrapid
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On discharge, ensure that patients on insulin have insulin pens, test strips and __________
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People with Type 2 diabetes produce some insulin but are insulin __________
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Insulin allows people with diabetes to metabolise carbohydrates and __________
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Insulin pen needles should be changed this often
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Self-administration of medicines
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Insulin stimulates the uptake of this substance
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A dose of insulin used to control blood sugar for food
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A blood glucose check if a person has not eaten for 8-12 hours (usually overnight)
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High blood glucose can cause damage to the __________ throughout the body
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People with diabetes are prone to developing this eye condition
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Shakiness is one sign of this
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Contains neutral + isophane insulins
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This insulin is not funded in NZ
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Type of pen used for administering Lantus
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The organ in the body that produces insulin
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This is an important part of any diabetes management plan
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A peptide hormone