Diabetes Tx Flashcards
1
Q
what is a non-pharm intervention for treating diabetes?
A
modifying lifestyle; improve diet, weight loss, activity
2
Q
what is a pharm intervention?
A
glycemic control with drugs (oral hypoglycemics)
3
Q
what are the actions of oral hypoglycemics?
A
1) stimulates release of insulin from beta cells
2) increase tissue response to insulin
3) decrease hepatic glucogenesis
4) delays breakdown and absorption of CHO from intestine
5) blocks enzyme DPP-4. which increases relase of insulin after a rise in BG
4
Q
what is the common oral hypoglycemic?
A
metformin
5
Q
when would you give metformin?
A
if HbA1c is >7% after 2-3 months of lifestyle modification
6
Q
when would you give metformin AND insulin?
A
if HbA1c is >= 9%
