General/misc

Question 1

What are the categories in the White classification system for diabetes mellitus?

Answer 1

A1 - GDM no meds 
A2 - GDM req insulin 
B - onset >20 yo, duration <10y, benign retinal and renal findings 
C - onset 10-19 yo OR duration 10-19y 
D - onset < 10 yo OR duration >20y 
F - nephropathy (proteinuria >500 mg/d)
R - proliferative retinopathy
RF - retinopathy and nephropathy 
T - renal transplant 
H - CV disease