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1
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In Scotland, incidence of diabetes has overtaken CVD and cancer. True/False?

A

True

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2
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Define “diabetes mellitus”

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Group of metabolic diseases characterised by hyperglycaemia, due to inadequate insulin production/availability/action

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3
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Why is type 1 diabetes an example of absolute insulin deficiency?

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Insulin is not produced because beta-cells in pancreas are destroyed

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4
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Why is type 2 diabetes an example of relative insulin deficiency?

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Insulin is produced, but there is not enough to maintain normal glucose levels

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5
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What is the normal range of glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c)?

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41 m/m and below

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6
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What is the normal range for fasting glucose?

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6 mmol/l and below

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7
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What value of HbA1c is diabetes diagnosed at?

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48 mmol/mol and above

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8
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What value of fasting glucose is diabetes diagnosed at?

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7 mmol/l and above

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9
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What value of random blood glucose is diabetes diagnosed at?

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11.1 mmol/l

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10
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Which antibodies are associated with type 1 diabetes?

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Anti-GAD

Anti-islet cell

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11
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Autoantibodies in type 1 diabetes actually appear years before the onset of diabetes. True/False?

A

True

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12
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List clinical features of type 1 diabetes

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Polyuria
Polydipsia
Weight loss
Fatigue
Ketonuria
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13
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What is the typical age onset for type 1 diabetes?

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Pre-school/pre-puberty

Also peak in late 30’s

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14
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Is obesity more associated with type 1 or type 2 diabetes?

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Type 2 diabetes

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15
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List clinical features of type 2 diabetes

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Thirst
Polyuria
Weakness
Thrush/abscess
Blurred vision
Neuropathy
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16
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What is LADA?

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Late-onset autoimmune diabetes of adulthood

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17
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Is ketosis more associated with type 1 or type 2 diabetes?

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Type 1 diabetes

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18
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What does HbA1c provide a measure of?

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Glycated Hb

Provides a measure of blood glucose over 2-3 months

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19
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List macro-vascular complications of diabetes

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MI

Stroke

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20
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List micro-vascular complications of diabetes

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Retinopathy
Nephropathy
Neuropathy

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21
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HLA genes represent how much of familial risk of type 1 diabetes?

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30-50%

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22
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What is the highest risk genotype for type 1 diabetes?

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DR3-DQ2

DR4-DQ8

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23
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People with weight distribution in shape of a pear have higher risk of CVD than those with apple-shaped weight distribution. True/False?

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False

Apples have increased risk

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24
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What are the main aims behind diabetes therapy?

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Alleviate hyperglycaemic symptoms
Weight loss
Reduce risk of complications

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25
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What is the 1st line pharmacological therapy for type 2 diabetes?

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Biguanides (metformin)

26
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Give examples of sulphonylureas

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Glicazide
Glibenclamide
Glimeparide

27
Q

Give an example of a thiazolidinedione (TZD)

A

Pioglitazone

28
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What are the main effects of metformin?

A

Reduces insulin resistance (causing reduced HbA1c)
Prevents vascular complications
Reduces tryglycerides + LDL

29
Q

List some adverse effects of metformin

A

GI upset
Lactic acidosis
Liver failure
Rash

30
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Sulphonylureas have more rapid reduction of hyperglycaemia compared to metformin. True/False?

31
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Sulphonylureas prevent micro- and macro- vascular complications. True/False?

A

False

Do not prevent macrovascular complications

32
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TZDs can cause weight gain. True/False?

33
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TZDs increase the risk of hip fractures. True/False?

A

True

Not recommended in those over 65

34
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What are incretins?

A

Hormones that cause intestinal secretion of insulin (additional insulin production)

35
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Name the two main incretin hormones

A

GLP-1 from L cells

GIP from K cells

36
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List the effects of incretins

A

Delay gastric emptying
Decrease appetite
Stimulate insulin secretion
Reduce glucose production by liver

37
Q

Name a GLP-1 agonist that can be used for diabetes

38
Q

Name a DPP-1 inhibitor that can be used for diabetes

A

Sitagliptin

39
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How are SGLT2 inhibitors useful in diabetes?

A

Reduce reabsorption of glucose, causing glycosuria

40
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What is the downside of SGLT2 inhibitors?

A

Increase risk of UTIs

41
Q

List the ways we evaluate metabolic control of diabetes

A

HbA1c
Blood glucose (home/clinic)
Ketone monitoring
Urinalysis

42
Q

What is the main treatment for type 1 diabetes?

43
Q

List the devices available for administering insulin

A

Syringe
Disposable pen
Cartridge pen
Continuous subcutaneous pump

44
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What is basal insulin?

A

Background production of insulin to keep blood glucose normal outwith meal times

45
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What is prandial insulin?

A

Insulin produced in relation to increased glucose following a meal

46
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What is the onset of + peak action of rapid-acting insulin analogues?

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Onset: 15 mins
Peak: 1-2 hrs

47
Q

Give examples of rapid-acting insulin analogues

A

NovoRapid (insulin aspart)

Humalog (lispro)

48
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What is the onset of + peak action of short-acting (soluble) insulin analogues

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Onset: 30-60 mins
Peak: 2-4 hrs

49
Q

Give examples of short-acting (soluble) insulin analogues

A

Actrapid

Humulin S

50
Q

What is the onset of action of basal (intermediate-acting) insulin analogues?

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Onset: 1-3 hrs

51
Q

Give examples of basal insulin analogues

A

Insulatard

Humulin I

52
Q

What is Humalog Mix25 (a rapid-intermediate acting insulin) composed of?

A

25% short-acting

75% intermediate-acting

53
Q

What is the aim behind a basal-bolus insulin regime?

A

Mimic endogenous insulin production

i.e. take short-acting before meal, long-acting before sleep

54
Q

What is involved in a once-daily insulin regime?

A

Long/intermediate -acting given before bedtime

Not really suitable for type 1 diabetes

55
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What is involved in a twice-daily (biphasic) insulin regime?

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Injection pre-breakfast and pre-dinner
Assumes patient eats 3 meals/day
Significant hypoglycaemic risk

56
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What is the target for blood glucose pre-meal?

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3.9-7.2 mmol/L

57
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What is the target for blood glucose 1-2hrs after starting a meal?

A

Less than 10 mmol/L

58
Q

Do insulin pumps deliver short, intermediate or long -acting insulin?

A

Short-acting

59
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What are the 3 main limitations of insulin injection/pump, versus pancreatic insulin?

A

Injected into subcutaneous tissue vs. blood
Slower peak
Slow clearance

60
Q

Name a long-acting human insulin injection

61
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Name a long-acting insulin analogue

A

Lantus (glargine)

Levemir (detemir)

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