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Dwayne Casasola
on Dec 10, 2024
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Reduce insulin resistance by modulating activity of nuclear transcription factors
A) thyroid storm
B) pineal body
C) finger stick
D) type 1 diabetes
E) type 2 diabetes
F) Addison's disease
G) Cushing's syndrome
H) biguanides
I) thiazolidinediones
J) antidiabetic drugs
Thiazolidinediones
A class of medication used to lower blood sugar levels in the treatment of type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity.
Insulin Resistance
A condition in which the body's cells do not respond effectively to insulin, impairing glucose absorption and increasing blood sugar levels.
Nuclear Transcription Factors
Proteins that bind to specific DNA sequences to control the rate of transcription of genetic information from DNA to messenger RNA.
- Realize the indispensable role of insulin in the governance of diabetes.
- Distinguish the modes of operation for various categories of antidiabetic medications.
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Learning Objectives
- Realize the indispensable role of insulin in the governance of diabetes.
- Distinguish the modes of operation for various categories of antidiabetic medications.