START Module 2: Insulins: An introduction

1. Which statement is true?

2. The major mechanism for the development of T2DM is:

3. In T1DM, inflammation of Islet cells leads to infiltration of:

4. Which statement is true?

5. Activation of the insulin receptor initiates:

6. Sustained, constant basal insulin levels throughout the day is due to insulin being secreted from the pancreas in a pulsatile manner.

7. Which statement is true?

8. Sulphonylureas, thiazolidinediones and some GLP-1 receptor agonists increase the:

9. Which of the listed insulin analogues has a duration of action of up to 36 hours?

10. Pre-mixed human biphasic insulins have a time of onset of:

11. Which of the listed basal human insulins has a time of onset of 90 minutes?

12. The duration of action of intermediate- and long-acting insulins is dose dependent.

13. Advantages of insulin pens over vial and syringe include:

14. Easier insulin administration using pens, compared to vial and syringe, encourages regular use of prescribed insulin.

15. Which of the listed analogue insulins are available as pre-mixed formulations in South Africa?