Diabetes: Lecture 2 Flashcards

1
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Goal of Diabetes Management?

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Reduce morbidity and mortality
Prevent or slow progression of late complications
Keep BG lvl as close to normal as possible
Keep pt free of symptoms of hyper/hypo glycemia
Maximize pt contribution to their health

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2
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Trialnet.org

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ppl with Type 1 diabetes enter this study or have relatives

intent to find how insulin production can be preserved

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3
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Prediabetes A1c?

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Between 5.7% and 6.4%

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4
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Patients with A1c between 5.5% and 6%…..

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increased risk of DM in 5 years between 9-25%

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5
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Patients with A1c between 6.0% and 6.4%….

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Increased risk of DM in 5 years between 25-50%

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6
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Those with prediabetes should be informed about increased risk for….

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DM, CVD and how to reduce risk

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7
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Treatments for Prediabetes?

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Metformin = 31% reduction in risk after 3 years
Diet and Exercise change = 57% reduction risk after 3 years

Method for that group was weight loss of 7% and 30min/day exercise. Low fat/high fiber diet

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8
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Good points Metformin Pre-DM?

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strong evidence

Demonstrated long-term safety

as effective as lifestyle with DMI > 35

Women with History of GDM, metformin + lifestyle reduced risk to 50%

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9
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Bad points Metformin Pre-DM?

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less effective than lifestyle changes

not better than placebo of those 60+

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10
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Big diabetes study?

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DPP

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11
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Overall, only med considered for pre-DM?

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Metformin, shown to be best for variety of reasons

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12
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ADA pre-DM recommendations

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Screen yearly
Treat other CVD risk factors
DPP = lifestyle modification…Weight loss/Physical activity

Metformin considered those at high risk

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13
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ADA risk factors to be considered high risk?

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A1c of pre-DM
DMI >35
60yr old +
Women w/ H/o GDM

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14
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Foods that don’t raise blood glucose?

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Fats and proteins

Carbs = raise BG

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15
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Lifestyle changes with Type 1?

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Carb count to determine insulin dose, meal planning with insulin timing

eat at consistent times, synchronized with insulin

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16
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Lifestyle changes in Type 2?

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Moderate weight loss = 7%
Moderate caloric restriction
Pay attention to carbs
Increase fiber
Reduce salt
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17
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Carb info

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1 serving = 15 grams

Limit to 3(W)-4(M) servings of Carb per meal or 1-2 serving per snack

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18
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Perfect plate method

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1/2 = Veggies
1/4 = carbs
1/4 = protein

If still hungry, go back for veggies/protein

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19
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Quick Nutrition counseling diabetes?

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No sugar sweetened beverages
No juice 
Severly limit deserts
Cheat less often
Plan meals
20
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Physical Activity Recommendation

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Children w/DM or Pre-DM = 60min/day
Adults = 150min/week

  • all adults, esp those with DM, decrease sedentary behavior*
21
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Drug Therapy Type 1

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Insulin = mandatory

Oral agents and GLP-1 RA injectables no indicated

22
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Pramlintide (Symlin) info

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indicated for Type 1

Not often used, injected at every meal but not very effective in glucose lowering.
V expensive ~$2500 month

23
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Biguanide

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Metformin

24
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SGLT2 inhibitors

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Canagliflozin (Invokana)
Dapagliflozin (Farxiga)
Empagliflozin (Jardiance)

25
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GLP-1RA

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Exenatide* (Byetta and Bydureon)
Liraglutide*(Victoza)
Dulaglutide* (Trulicity)
Lixisenatide (Adlyxin)
Semaglutide* (Ozempic (SC) and Rybelsus (PO))
26
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Sulfonylureas

insulin secretagogues

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Glyburide* (Diabeta, Glynase)

Glipizide* (Glucotrol)

27
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Non-SU Secretagogues

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Repaglinide* (Prandin)

28
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DPP4 inhibitors

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Sitagliptin* (Januvia)
Saxagliptan* (Onglyza)
Linagliptin* (Tradjenta)

29
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TZDs *Thiazolidinediones

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Pioglitazone (Actos)

30
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General 1st line therapy for Type 2 DM?

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generally includes metformin and comprehensive lifestyle modifications

Depends on comorbidities, pt centered treatment factors

31
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Type 2 DM w/ ASCVD

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GLP and/or SGLT2i

32
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Type 2 DM w/ HF

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SGLT2i

33
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Type 2 DM w/ CKD

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Elevated UACR = SGLT2i preferred or GLP

No elevated UACR = GLP and/or SGLT2i

34
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Metformin MOA

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Inhibits Hepatic Glucose Production

Major efect îs decrease hepatic glucose output, lowering fasting BG levels

Also increases insulin sensitive and better uptake in the muscle

35
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Miscellaneous Metformin info

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Multiple generic
Comes in combo w/ a bunch of stuff
Pills are big
IR and ER formulations
*Generally add agents too, not replace with BG uncontrolled*
36
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Metformin Efficacy

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Reduce A1c ~1%, - 1.5%
reduced risk of micro/macrovascular complications
Decrease weight
Dose not cause hypoglycemia as monotherapy

37
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UKPDS

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landmark trial used to establish goals

38
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Metformin Adverse Effect

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GI = diarrhea,cramping,bloating (start low dose taper up, take w/ food, switch to ER)

B12 deficiency
Lactic acidosis = V rare

39
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When to not use Metformin?

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Known Hypersensitivity

Alcohol Abuse = LFTs 3x ULN

Liver Dysfunction = LFTs 3x ULN

Stop for acute serious medical situations that req restrictions, start 2 day after

Sig renal disease

When undergoing iodinated contrast media

40
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Dose adjustment recommendations Metformin

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eGFR > 60 = OK
eGFR = 45-59 = continue using, reduce dose
eGFR = 30-44 = Don’t start, can continue reduce 50%
eGFR < 30 = Should DC

41
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Metformin IR Dosing

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BID = due to side effects

Usually 1000mg BID

Max dose IR = 2550mg/day, stop ~ 2000mg

If GI sx not tolerated, go to ER

42
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Metformin ER Dosing

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can be dosed once daily

max dose is 1500mg/day of the 750mg

43
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Metformin Monitoring

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Compliance
A1c, renal function, B12 check
SMBG readings
Low blood sugar not expected with monotherapy
Don’t take on empty stomach, w/ meals
GI SE can decrease or go away after few weeks.

44
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GLP-1 RA with proven cv benefit

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Liraglutide (Victoza)
Semaglutide (Ozempic)
Dulaglutide (Trulicity)

45
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SGLT2i with proven Cv benefit

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Empagliflozin (Jardiance)

Canagliflozin (Invokana)