Diabetes Mellitus Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cutoff for fasting blood glucose to diagnose T2DM?
A
Glucose >= 7.0
2
Q
What is the cutoff for random blood glucose to diagnose T2DM?
A
Glucose >= 11.1
3
Q
Name 2 anti-diabetic drug classes which cause weight loss
A
GLP-1 inhibitor i.e exenatide
Biguanide i.e metformin
4
Q
Name 2 anti-diabetic drug classes which cause weight gain
A
Glitazones i.e pioglitazone
Sulfonylurea i.e gliclazide
5
Q
What is an alternative to triple therapy?
A
Insulin therapy
6
Q
If triple therapy/insulin doesn’t work, what is the alternative?
A
Metformin + Sulfonylurea + GLP-1 inhibitor (if BMI > 35)
7
Q
Which anti-diabetic drug cause hypoglycaemia?
A
Sulfonylurea
Insulin
8
Q
Which anti-diabetic drug causes fluid retention?
A
Glitazones (CI in heart failure)
