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