Diabetes In Practise

Question 1

What % of diabetes is T1?

Answer 1

8%

Question 2

Name 3 risk factors of developing T2 diabetes

Answer 2

Obesity/ inactivity
Diet
Family history
Annual foot checks
Reducing alcohol
Reducing smoking

Question 3

What does your blood glucose level have to be in order to be classed as hyperglycaemic?

Answer 3

11.1mmol/L

Question 4

What could be suggested as lifestyle advice for diabetes?

Answer 4

Diet plan
Exercise (increases metabolism after meal)
Weight management

Question 5

What are the two education programs used for diabetes?

Answer 5

DAFNE- Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating
DESMOND- Diabetic Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed

Question 6

Name some symptoms in children and adults of T1 diabetes

Answer 6

Children: polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss, excessive tiredness
Adults: ketosis, rapid weight loss, under 50, BMI below 25kg/m2, family history

Question 7

What is HbA1c?

Answer 7

Measure of glycosylated haemoglobin

Question 8

What is the aim for HbA1c in T1 diabetes patients not displaying hypoglycaemia?

Answer 8

48mmol/mol

Question 9

What medication can cause hyperglycaemia?

Answer 9

Corticosteroids