Dyslipidemia and DM Flashcards
1
Q
What is the primary cause of death in diabetics
A
CVD
therefore aggresssive management needed
2
Q
Which of the lipid panel are high or low in T2DM
TG
HDL
ApoB
LDL
non HDL
A
high TG
low HDL
high ApoB
High non-HDL
3
Q
How often should diabetics be screened for dyslipidemia
A
yearly or PRN - more often if being treated for dyslipidemia
4
Q
What TG level is optimal in DM
A
<1.5
5
Q
When should lipids be repeated after initiation of treatment?
A
3-6 months
6
Q
What is the target LDL in diabetic patients
A
<2
or 50% reduction from baseline
7
Q
If TG are really high >10 what hsould be used instead of statin to prevent pancreatitis in the short term
A
a fibrate
8
Q
Which diabetic med has greatest impact on reducing CV risk?
A
Metformin
