Diabetes Flashcards
Fasting =
No caloric intake for at least 8 hours
DM tx in pregnancy
Insulin
Metformin
Glyburide
Dx of Pre DM
FBG 100-125
2 hr post 75g OGTT 140-199
A1C 5.7-6.4%
Dx of DM
Symptomatic AND random BG of 200 or greater
FBG 126 or greater
2 hr post 75g OGTT of 200 or greater
A1C of 6.5% or greater
15g of CHO
1 small piece of fruit
1 slide of bread
1/3 cup of rice/pasta
1/2 cup oatmeal
DM Goals for A1C
Less than 7%
DM goal preprandial
80-130
DM goal postprandial
(2hrs after a meal)
Less than 180
Calculation of A1C reading to BG average
(A1C -2) x 30
A1C of 7 = 150
Drugs than can increase BG
BBs Diuretics Immunosuppressants Niacin 2nd gen antipsychotics Statins Steroids
What A1C reading would you go right to insulin
Over 10%
What A1C reading would you start dual therapy
Greater than or equal to 8.5%
DM meds that increase/replace insulin secretion
Insulin
SUs
Meglitinides
DM meds that decrease hepatic glucose output
Metformin
DM meds that decrease glucagon which decreases glucose production
GLP1 agonists
DPP4 inhibitors
Pramlintide
DM meds that slow gastric emptying (increasing satiety)
GLP1 agonists
Pramlinitide
DM drugs that increase glucose excretion
SGLT2 inhibitors
DM meds that increase insulin sensitivity
TZDs
Metformin
Max metformin dose
2000-2550 mg/day
eGFR and Metformin
<30: CI
30-45: do not start. And if already on, decrease by 50%
Meglitinides
Repaglinide (Prandin)
Nateglinide (Starlix)
Meglitinides counselling point
Skip a meal, skip a dose
-dosed with meals, 15-30 mins before each one