DM type 2 W1

Question 1

The NHS health check program

Answer 1

Checks for people ages 40 to 74 years to assess the risk of developing:
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- stroke
- Diabetes

Question 2

What does the risk assessment compile of?

Answer 2

• Gender
• Age
• Ethnic
• Family history
• Height/weight/waist size
• Comorbidities e.g. CVD/HT

Question 3

Glycated haemoglobin

Answer 3

Used as part of diagnosis of diabetes and type two diabetes

> 48mmolmol + symptoms = diagnosis of tattoo

If no symptoms, then repeat the HbA1c after two weeks to confirm

Question 4

Pre-diabetes HbA1c value

Answer 4

42-47mmol/mol