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What is Diabetes Mellitus?

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a group of metabolic diseases in which ther are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period

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What are some symptoms of a high blood sugar?

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frequent urination
increased thirst
increased hunger

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Name some acute complications of diabetes?

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  • diabetic ketoacidosis
  • non-ketotic hyperosmolar coma
  • death
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List some long-term complications of diabetes

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  • heart disease
  • stroke
  • chronic kidney failure
  • foot ulcers
  • damage to the eyes
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What is the essential cause of diabetes?

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  • pancrease not producing enough insulin
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  • body not responding properly to the insulin that is produced
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What are the 3 main types of diabetes mellitus?

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T1DM
T2DM
Gestational diabetes

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What is the cause of T1DM? Briefly state the pathophysiology

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Causes is unknown

results from the pancreas failure to produce enough insulin

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T1DM was previously referred to as…

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Juvenile diabetes
Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

T2DM patients can also become dependent on insuling hence why this name is no longer used/appropriate

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The alpha cells in the islets of langerhans produce …

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glucagon

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The Beta cells of the islet of langerhans produce…

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insulin

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The delta cells of the islets of langerhans produce…

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somatostatin

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What is the pathophysiology of T2DM?

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begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to respond to insulin properly

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T2DM was previously referred to as …

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  • non insulin depenent DM
  • adult onset diabetes

T2DM patients can eventually become dependent on insulin

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What is the primary cause of T2DM?

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excessive weight and not enough exercise

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Who does gestational diabetes mainly affect?

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pregnant women without a previous history of diabetes

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Compare and contrast features of T1DM and T2DM

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T1DM:
* Sudden onset
* onset mostly in children
* thin/normal body size
* ketoacidosis is common
* autoantibodies are usually present
* endogenous insulin is either low or absent
* 50% concordance in identical twins
* 10% prevalence

T2DM:
* gradual onset
* onset mostly in adults
* ketoacidosis is rare
* autoantibidies are absent
* endogenous insulin may be normal, decreased or increased
* 90% concordance in twins (highlights genetic risk)
* 90% prevalence

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What are the main symptoms of diabetes?

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Central:
* polydipsia (thirst)
* polyphagia (loss of glucose; eating more to compensate for glucose loss)
* lethargy
* stupor
* headache

Systemic:
* weight loss

Respiratory:
* Kusssmauls breathing- hyperventilation

Breath:
* smell of acetone- fruity smell of acetone

Eyes:
* blurred vision

Gastric:
* nausea
* vomiting
* abdominal pain

Urinary:
* polyuria
* glycosuria (glucose in urine)

Vasular:
-slow healing of cuts

Skin:
-itchy skin

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What is ketoacidosis?

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this is the result of a insulin resistance/lack of insulin; where the body is unable to use sugars fo energy and thus fat is used instead. Chemicals called ketones are a biproduct of the break down of fat

Ketones cause blood to become more acidic leading to respiratory compensation to breathe out - hyperventilation

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What ate the classic symptoms of untreated diabetes?

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  • weight loss
  • polyuria
  • polydipsia
  • polyphagia
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What is the effect of prolonged high blood glucose on the eye?

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leads to glucose absorpion in the lens of the eye

this leasds to changes in the shape of the lens resulting in vision changes

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A number of skin rashes that can occur in diabetes are collectively known as…

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diabetic dermadromes

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The major long term complications of diabetes relates to damage to __________.

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blood vessels

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Diabetes doubles the risk of ________ disease

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cardiovascular

includes:
CAD
macrovascular disease (stroke)
Peripheral vascular disease

75% of deaths in diabetes are due to coronary artery disease (affects blood vessels that supply the heart)

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The primary complication of diabetes is due to damege in small blood vessels. Give examples of tissue/organs most likely to be affected by small vessel damage

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  • eye
  • kidney (glomerulus)
  • nerves (have their small blood supply)
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What is the cause of diabetic retinopathy? What is the consequence of this condition?
damage to blood vessels in the retina of the eye gradual vision loss, blindness
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What are the consequences of diabetic nephropathy?
* tissue scarring * urine protein loss (frothy urine) * eventually CKD, sometimes requiring dialysis or kidney transplant
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What is the most common complication of diabetes?
diabetic neuropathy
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What are the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy?
* numbness * tingling * pain * altered pain sensation which can lead to damage to the skin Diabetes related foot problems- diabetic foot ulcers; difficult to treat often requiring amputation
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What is the result of proximal diabetic neuropathy?
* painful muscle wasting * muscle weakness
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What is the function of insulin?
principle hormone that regulates the uptake of glucose from the blood into the cells of the body especially liver, adipose tissue and muscle
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Insulin acts via what receptor in smooth muscle cells?
Insulin like growth factor receptor 1 IGF-1 receptors
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What are the main ways in which the body obtains glucose?
* intestinal absorption of food * breakdown of glycogen * gluconeogenesis
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What is glycogen?
storage form of glucose found in the liver
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What is gluconeogenesis?
generation of glucose from non carbohydrate substrates in the body
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What are the physiological effects of insulin on the body?
* inhibits the breakdown of glycogen or the process of gluconeogenesis * stimulates transport of glucose into muscle and fat cells * stimulate storage of glucose in the form of glycogen
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What is the effect of low glucose levels in the body?
* glycogen breakdown * gluconeogenesis * decreasesd insulin release from beta cell * release of glucagon from alpha cells
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What is the physiological effect of glucagon on the body?
- stimulates break down of glycogen - increased blood glucose levels - can stimulate gluconeogenesis ?
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What is the net effect of persitently high blood glucose levels (include biochemical effects)?
* poor protein synthesis * breakdown of fat storage (ketoacidosis) * kidneys will reach a threshold of reabsorption of glucose; therefore glycosuria * increases osmotic pressure of urine- polyuria- increased loss of fluids * loss of fluids will be replaced osmotically by water held in body cells and other body compartments (dehydration) * dehydration is then compensated for with polydipsia
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What is T1DM characterised by?
the loss of insulin producing beta cells in the islet of langerhans in the pancreas leads to insulin deficiency
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T1DM can be classified as either ________ or ____. State the more dominant class.
idiopathic (unknown) immune mediated Majority of T1DM is of the immune mediated nature
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Briefly describe what the immune mediated form of T1DM entails
A T-cell mediated attack which leads to the loss of beta cells and thus insulin
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In T1DM, unlike T2DM, what remains unaffected?
sensitivity and response to insulin there just isn't enough insulin being produced
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There is a genetic component to T1DM. What genes have been implicated in the risk of developing diabetes?
HLA genotype
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In genetically susceptible people, the onset of diabetes can be triggered by one or more environmental factors such as ...
viral infection diet
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T2DM is characterised by insulin resistance. What does this mean?
this is when there is a defective resoonse of body tissues to insulin; this is believed to involve the insulin receptors
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What is th predominant abnormality in the early stage of T2DM?
reduced insulin sensitivity
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What are the main causes of T2DM?
lifestyle factors (diet, exercise, obesity, stress) genetics
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Outline dietary factors which contribute to the development of diabetes
* sugar-sweetened drinks * types of fats in diet * eating lots of white rice may increase the risk of diabetes * lack of exercise beliebe to cause 7% of cases
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What types of fat increased the risk of T2DM?
Saturated fats Trans fatty acids
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What kinds of fats decrease the risk of developing T2DM?
polyunsaturated fats monounsaturated fats
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What are the causes of gestational diabetes?
* relatively inadequate insulin secretion * inadequate responsiveness to insulin GD may improve or disappear after delivery
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What are the management strategies for gestational diabetes ?
* dietary changes * blood glucose monitoring * in some cases, insulin may be required
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What are the risks of gestational diabetes?
* macrosomia (high birth weight) * congenital heart defects * central nervous system abnormalities * skeletal muscle malformations
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Briefly describe the caues of macrosomia in GD
high blood glucose levels in mother brings extra glucose to the baby causes the baby to put on weight
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Respiratory distress syndrome is a complication observed in children who's mothers have GD. Briefly describe the pathology of this
* increased glucose levels in baby * this leads to increased levels of insulin in babys blood (may come from mother who is only insulin resistant?) * insulin may inhibit surfactant production by type II alveolar cells * ## Footnote surfactant- lipoprotein secreted by type II cells increased the surface tension in the alveoli when no air is present keeps them open
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Infanst of mothers with GD are at an increased risk of hyperbilirubinaemia. True or false
True may result from increased red cell destruction
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Perinatal death is a severe consequence of GD. Why does this occur?
due to poor placental perfusion due to vascular impairment (diabetes damages microvasculature)
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When is labour induction indicated in GD?
when there is decreased placental function
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When are c-sections indicated for GD patients?
* marked fetal distress * risk of injury associated with macrosomia such as shoulder dystocia
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How can diabetes increase the risk of periodontal disease?
* microangiopathy (diseased microvasculature) can alter antigenic challenge -infection? * altered cell mediated immune response and impaired neutrophil chemotaxis- ability to fight off infection * increased calciumand glucose leads to plaque formation * increased collagen breakdown (accumulation of MMPs, metalloproteinases) ## Footnote gingiva is 60% collagen increased presence of MMPs leads to break down of gingiva impaired angiogenesis is caused by action of MMPs in diabetes
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What are some oral complications of diabetes?
* xerostomia is common reason is unclear * tenderness, pain and burning sensation of tongue * enlargment of parotid gland with sialosis * increased caries prevalence (xerostomia, glucose) * hyperglycaemia shows a positive association with dental caries
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What is sialosis?
enlargment of major salivary gland normal gland tissue is replaced by adipose tissue
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There is an increased risk of infection in patients with diabetes. Briefly outline some reasons for this
* reason unknown but macrophage metabolism is altered with inhibition of phagocytosis * peripheral neuropathy and poor peripheral circulation * immunological deficiency * high sugar medium * decreased production of antibodies * candical infections more common, adding to effects with xerostomia ## Footnote increased risk of dental infections
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There is delayed wound healing in patients with diabetes. Why is this? What is an oral implication of this
* due to microangiopathy (damaged microvasculature) and utilisation of protein for energy, may retard the repair of tissues - gluconeogenesis will divert use of proteins which could be otherwise used for wound healing
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Delayed wound healing increase the prevalence of ____________ in dentistry
dry socket
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What are the side effect of drugs such as glicazide or chlopropamide used to treat diabeters?
-sulfonylurea (stimulate release of insulin from pancreas) -sulfonylureas may be associated with a lichenoid reaction
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Patients with diabetes can present with pulpitis for no obvious reasons. Why is this the case?
nerve plexuses that occupy the pulp are at risk of inflammation there is also vascular degeneration; vessels that supply the nerves in the pulp are damanged
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Oral ulcers are a result of ...
a breakdown in the epithelial lining
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List the dental management considerations that should be made for a diabetic patient
MH: * glucose levels * frequency of hypoglycaemic episodes (consequence of medication) * medication, dosage and times * consultation Scheduling of visits: * morning appointments * do not coincide with peak activity (hypoglycaemia) Diet * ensure patient has eaten normally and taken medications as usual Blood glucose monitoring: * should be measured before the start of appointment Prophylactic antibiotics: * [at an increased risk of infection] * establish infection * pre-operation contamination wound * makor surgery
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What considerations should be made for diabetic patients during dental treatment?
* hypoglycaemic attack * hyperglycaemia
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What considerations should be made for diabetic patients after dental treatment?
* infection control * dietary intake * medication e.g. aspirin
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What are salicylates contradinidcated for prescription to diabetic patients in the dental surgery?
this is because they increase insulin secretion and sensitivity As well as diabetic medication, this can lead to hypoglycaemia in patients
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What is the cause of neurological symptoms of hypoglycaemia?
the brain can only access glucose for metabolism does not metabolise proteins or fats
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What are the initial signs of hypoglycaemia?
mood changes decreased spontaneity hunger weakness
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What are the signs of hypoglycaemia (after initial signs)?
Fight/flight sweating incoherence tachycardia
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Hypoglycaemia can result in...
unconsciousness hypotension hypothermia seizures coma death
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If a patient is conscious and able to swallow, how would you manage a hypoglycaemic event?
* sugar drink, 150ml carbonated drin * 2 tea spoons of sugar in water * orange squash * repeat 10-15 minutes
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If a patient is drowsy, how would you manage a hypoglycaemic event?
* sublingual carbohydrate gel * hypostop gel (10g) glucose * repeat 10-15 minutes
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If a patient is very drowsy or unconscious, how would you manage a hypoglycaemic attack?
* glucagon 1mg IM/subcutaneous + sugary drink * check blood glucose rises above 5.0mmol in 10 minutes
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If a patient remains unconscious and unresponsive to glucagon in 2-3 minutes, what should you do?
* call ambulance * monitor airway and pulse
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In a severe hyperglycaemic event, ketoacidosis may develop. What symptoms accompanies this condition?
* nausea * vomiting * abdominal pain * acetone odor
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How would you manage an hyperglycaemia in an emergency?
* seek medical intervention immediately * insulin administration * while in emergency give glucose first (difficult to differentiate between hypo and hyper); small amount is unlikely to cause significant harm
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How is diabetes diagnosed?
* fasting plasma glucose levels >/=7mmol/L /126mg/dL * plamsa glucose >\=11mmol/L(200mg/dL) 2 hours after 75g oral glucose load in a GTT * symptoms of a high blood sugar and casual plasma glucose * glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) >/= 48mmol/mol * | GTT- glucose tolerance test
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What is an oral glucose tolerance test?
measures the bodys ability to metabolise glucose
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When is an OGTT most commonly done?
to check for gestational diabetes
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How is an OGTT performed?
* pt is asked to fast for 8-12 hours * blood is drawn to test the fasting blood glucose level * glucose drink is administered * blood samples drawn for 3 times with a time interval of 1 hour
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What amount of glucose should be administered in a standard OGTT?
75/100 grams of glucose
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What is the OGTT result of a patient withoit diabetes?
Fasting value <6mmol/L at 2 hours, under 7.8mmol/L
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What is the OGTT result for people with an impaired glucose tolerance?
Fasting value- 6.0-7.0mmol/L at 2 hours 7.9-11.0mmol/L
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What the OGTT results of a diabetic patient?
fasting levels: >7.0mmol/L at 2 hours: over 11mmol/L
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What are the levels of HbA1c in a normal patient (mmol/mol and DCCT%)?
* <42mmol/mol * <6.0%
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What are the levels of HbA1c in a diabetic patient (mmol/mol and DCCT%)?
* >/= 48mmol/mol * >/= 6.5%
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What is the management of diabetes?
* lifestyle: nutrition, exercise, diet control to maintain BP * medication * surgery (for symptoms); pancreas transplant, kidney transplant, weight loss surgery

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