Diagnostic Criteria for Diabetes

Question 1

Hemoglobin A1C

for diabetes

Answer 1

≥ 6.5

Question 2

Hemoglobin A1C

for prediabetes

Answer 2

5.7 - 6.4

Question 3

Fasting plasma glucose

for prediabetes

Answer 3

100 - 125

Question 4

Oral glucose tolerance test

for prediabetes

Answer 4

140 - 199

Question 5

Fasting plasma glucose

for diabetes

Answer 5

≥ 126

Question 6

Oral glucose tolerance test

for diabetes

Answer 6

≥ 200

Question 7

Clinical diagnosis

for diabetes

Answer 7

Classic symptoms of hyperglycemia plus a random BG ≥ 200

Classic symptoms: polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia

Question 8

Drugs that can ↑BG

Answer 8

• BBs*
• Thiazide & loop diuretics
• Tacrolimus, cyclosporine
• PIs
• Quinolones*
• Antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine, quetiapine)
• Statins
• Steroids (systemic)
• Cough syrups
• Niacin

*Can cause hypo or hyperglycemia

Question 9

Drugs that can ↓BG

Answer 9

• BBs*
• Quinolones*
• Tramadol

*Can cause hypo or hyperglycemia