Diagnosis

Question 1

what are the 3 types of tests used to identify pre-diabetes/diabetes are present

Answer 1

1. A1c
2. Plasma Glucose
3. OGTT

Question 2

how long after talking a plasma glucose for FASTING

Answer 2

≥ 8 hours

Question 3

A1c % diabetes

Answer 3

≥ 6.5 %

Question 4

A1c % prediabetes

Answer 4

5.7 - 6.4

Question 5

A1c:

Q: prediabetes
Q: diabetes

Answer 5

1. 5.7 - 6.4
2. ≥ 6.5

Question 6

FPG mg/dL

Q: pre-diabetes
Q: diabetes

Answer 6

1. 100 - 125
2. ≥ 126

Question 7

Random BG reading

Answer 7

≥ 200 PLUS sx’s (polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia)

note: there is NO criteria used for a random BG reading for PRE-diabetes, ONLY for diabetes

Question 8

OGTT (2 hr post)

Q: pre-diabetes
Q: diabetes

Answer 8

1. 140 - 199
2. ≥ 200

Question 9

Glycemic Targets for Diabetics: for NON-PREGNANT pts

Q: A1c
Q: Preprandial
Q: 2 hr Postprandial

Answer 9

1. < 7 %
2. 80 - 130
3. < 180

note: a lower A1c my be acceptable if it can be reached w/o significant hypoglycemia. A less- stringent goal of < 8% may be appropriate (if pt has severe hypoglycemia or a limited life expectancy)

Question 10

Glycemic Targets for Diabetics: PREGNANT pts

Q: A1c
Q: Preprandial
Q: 1 hr postprandial
Q: 2 hr postprandial

Answer 10

1. non specified (N/A)
2. < 95 preprandial
3. < 140 1 hr postprandial
4. < 120 2 hr postprandial

Question 11

Testing Frequency

Q: if at goal
Q: if NOT at goal

Answer 11

1. (biannually) EVERY 6 MONTHS* if AT GOAL*
2. (quarterly) EVERY 3 MONTHS* if NOT meeting goals*