Diabetes: Lecture 2 Flashcards
Goal of Diabetes Management?
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
Trialnet.org
ppl with Type 1 diabetes enter this study or have relatives
intent to find how insulin production can be preserved
Prediabetes A1c?
Between 5.7% and 6.4%
Patients with A1c between 5.5% and 6%…..
increased risk of DM in 5 years between 9-25%
Patients with A1c between 6.0% and 6.4%….
Increased risk of DM in 5 years between 25-50%
Those with prediabetes should be informed about increased risk for….
DM, CVD and how to reduce risk
Treatments for Prediabetes?
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
Good points Metformin Pre-DM?
strong evidence
Demonstrated long-term safety
as effective as lifestyle with DMI > 35
Women with History of GDM, metformin + lifestyle reduced risk to 50%
Bad points Metformin Pre-DM?
less effective than lifestyle changes
not better than placebo of those 60+
Big diabetes study?
DPP
Overall, only med considered for pre-DM?
Metformin, shown to be best for variety of reasons
ADA pre-DM recommendations
Screen yearly
Treat other CVD risk factors
DPP = lifestyle modification…Weight loss/Physical activity
Metformin considered those at high risk
ADA risk factors to be considered high risk?
A1c of pre-DM
DMI >35
60yr old +
Women w/ H/o GDM
Foods that don’t raise blood glucose?
Fats and proteins
Carbs = raise BG
Lifestyle changes with Type 1?
Carb count to determine insulin dose, meal planning with insulin timing
eat at consistent times, synchronized with insulin
Lifestyle changes in Type 2?
Moderate weight loss = 7% Moderate caloric restriction Pay attention to carbs Increase fiber Reduce salt
Carb info
1 serving = 15 grams
Limit to 3(W)-4(M) servings of Carb per meal or 1-2 serving per snack
Perfect plate method
1/2 = Veggies 1/4 = carbs 1/4 = protein
If still hungry, go back for veggies/protein