diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
what does HbA1c of less than 7 mean?
A
living the dream!!! that’s amazing . very health. much happiness
2
Q
what should your BSLs be?
A
6-8 mmol/L before meals
6-10 : 2 hours after starting meals
3
Q
what is a BMI of 30?
A
fucked bro
4
Q
what is metformin?
A
metformin:
“biguanides” class of diabetes meds. 1st line
5
Q
what is gliclazide?
A
gliclazide:
class: sulphonylureas
2nd line diabetic med
6
Q
what is rosiglitazone
A
rosiglitazone:
class: thiazolidinediones/glitazone
3rd line diabetic med
7
Q
what is arcabose?
A
arcabse
4th line alpha-glucosidase inhibitor = the class yo
8
Q
what is sitagliptin
A
sitagliptin
DPP4 inhibitor
5th line
9
Q
what is exenatide
A
exenatide:
incretin mimetics
6th line diabetic
10
Q
canagliflozin
A
canagliflozin
SGLT2 inhibitor
LAST motherfucking line diabetes treatment
11
Q
outline education you would provide a patient with Diabetes
A
Neuro: - daily foot check - neuropathy - shoe wear check - signs of ingfection - HbA1c -DASA services ------------------------- vascular: - vascular disease - home care -when to seek medical assistance -BGL checking - benefits of exercise and weight loss
