diabete screening

Question 1

high risk group despite AUSDRISK score

Answer 1

PCOS
> 40 + obse
gestational
Family hx
CVD hx
first generation
taking antipsychotic drug

Question 2

AUSDRISK 5

Answer 2

1/ 100

Question 3

AUSDRISK 6-11

Answer 3

1/ 50

Question 4

AUSDRISK 12-15

Answer 4

1/14

Question 5

AUSDRISK 16-19

Answer 5

1/ 7

Question 6

AUSDRISK > 20

Answer 6

1/3

Question 7

When to use RPG / FPG

Answer 7

sx of diabete

Question 8

when to use HbA1C/ FPG

Answer 8

AUSDRISK > 12

Question 9

reference range for RPG

Answer 9

> 11 mmol/ l

Question 10

reference range for FPG

Answer 10

> 7 / 6.0-6.9 impaired

Question 11

reference range for

Answer 11

> 6.5%

Question 12

sx for diabete
(NOTE; somtimes, patient could be asymp

Answer 12

increase thirst
increased frequency of urination
weight loss
slow wound healing

Question 13

If the patietnt has sx for diabete. a positve result from one test is sufficient to make the diagnosis Y/N

Answer 13

Y

Question 14

what is HbA1C

Answer 14

reaction betweem glucose and haemoglobin of the RBC (can refelct on the glucose level for a perioid of time)

Question 15

specific test for type I diabete

Question 16

if diabete sx occur in child < 6 mth, a genetic test may be necessary Y/N

Answer 16

Y

Question 17

target for HbA1C (how to individualised)

Answer 17

risk of hypoglycaemia (low / high)
comorbodities
vascular complication
disease duration
life expectancy
patient’s preference
resources and support

Question 18

Overall gold for diabete management

Answer 18

relieve sx from hyperglycaemia
avoid acute hyperglycaemia
avoid hypoglycaemia
minimise long-term complicaations