DM Flashcards
Overall goal
Decrease risk factors and reduce cardiac risk
Target
A1c, lipids and BP
Biggest DM problems
Kidney failure, limb amputation, blindness
DMII mechanics
Insulin insufficiency - 50 % beta cells have failed by time of dx
Also insulin resistance and abnormal gloconeogenesis
DMII risk populations
First degree relative
AA, Latino, NA , Asian , PI
Gestational DM or delivery of baby > 9
HTN , HDL < 35
Tri >250
PCOS
DM II assessment findings
Polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia
Weight loss
Blurred vision
Yeas or bacterial infections
Acanthosis nirvanas
Screenings DMII
Every three years if
>25 BMI
With 1 risk factor or >45 yrs old
Earlier and or yearly if
1st degree relative
High risk population
HTN, HDL, POCS, pre dm, vascular dx
Pre-DM numbers
Aic = 5.7-6.4
Fasting 100-125
OGTT - 140-199
DM numbers
Aic > 6.5
Fasting >126 ( no intake for 8 hours)
Random blood glucose >200
OGTT > 200
Normal numbers
Fasting 70-100
Peak post prandial <180
A1c < 6
Goal numbers for non pregnant adult DM
BP 140/80 LDL <100 A1c < 7 (With increased risk) <6.5 if new onset < 8 if limited life expectancy Pre prandial 70-130 Post prandial <180
Pre DM tx
Lifestyle
- weight loss 7 %
- exercise 150 min a week
- reduce calorie and fat and increased fiber
- refer to DM education
- consider metformin
DM TX
dietary medication, weight loss and exercise
Nutrition = .25 -2.9 % in 3-6 m A1c
- low carb and meiterrranean
HTN
- < 120 for aggressive
- < 140 for standard
Immunization - hard to heal
DM and HTN
Check albuminura
- if so - start with an ACE or ARB - may help renal protection
DM evaluation
A1c every 3 months until controlled then 6 months
Lipids, micoalbumin - annually
Electrolytes, liver function, and TSH - annually
BP, height, weight, feet, blood sugar - every visit
Metformin
#1 treatment Decreases production of glucose in the liver which helps with a decrease in peripheral insulin resistance
Helps with weight loss , no hypoglycemia
Improves macrosvasular outcomes
Monitor : vit b 12, lipids, LFT, creat
Risks: diarrhea, and flatulence
Dose: 500 mg QD or BID - 2000mg ( higher doses do not show improvement )
Contra - creat level above 1.4 , if getting contrast dye hold day of procedure and 48 hours after , dont give to people over 80, or people who are dehydrated