diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
diagnostic blood sugars for diabetes in pregnancy?
A
AC8.5/10
fasting >5.1
OGTT >8.5
2
Q
what does neonatal hypoglycaemia increase risk of?
A
cerebral palsy
3
Q
why would neonate get polycythaemia ?
A
due to hypoxia
4
Q
what problems could you get in baby with macrosomia?
A
shoulder dystocia
5
Q
what do you need to do about glycemic control in pregnancy ?
A
needs to be tighter
6
Q
how do you screen for gestational diabetes?
A
2 hour OGTT at 24-28 weeks
7
Q
if previous gestational diabetes how d you screen?
A
2 hour OGTT soon after booking and repeat at 24-28 weeks
8
Q
what is important to tell patient with gestational diabetes?
A
it increases their chance of developing T2DM in future
9
Q
target BM in established diabetes?
A
3.5-5.9
10
Q
drugs used in diabetes in pregnancy ?
A
metformin and insulin
