Diabetes Flashcards
What value on a FPG permits the diagnosis of diabetes?
> /= 7.0
What value on a GTT permits diagnosis of diabetes?
> /= 11.1
What value on an A1C permits diagnosis of diabetes?
> /= 6.5
What test and range indicates prediabetes?
A1C 6-6.4
How does one confirm a diagnosis of diabetes?
- Two tests above threshold
- Repeat of one test above threshold
- Symptomatic hyperglycemia
What test and range constitutes impaired fasting glucose?
FPG 6.1-6.9
What random PG permits diagnosis of diabetes?
> /= 11.1
Who and how often should we screen for diabetes?
- > /= 40 and healthy = Q3yrs
- Risk factors every 6-12 months
What are the exercise guidelines for Diabetes Canada?
-150 minutes/week
What are ways to prevent diabetes?
- Wt loss of 5% or more
- Metformin
- Whole grains
- Low fat dairy
What A1C should diabetics target?
= 7
What BGL should patients target to achieve A1C of 7 or less?
- Preprandial 4-7
- 2 hrs post prandial 5-10
At what A1C should pharm be initiated
- > /= 1.5% above target
- After three months if still above target but below 1.5%
- Metformin initial choice
What therapy should be added for CV risk if A1C target not achieved?
- SGLT-2
- GLP-1
When does Diabetes Canada recommend ASA?
-Only with CV risk
