T2Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
Description
A
Insulin resistance and insufficient pancreatic insulin production resulting in high blood glucose levels
Tendency to develop thrombosis
2
Q
Do pregnant women with existing diabetes need a higher dose of folic acid
A
Yes treated as high risk of conceiving a child with neural tube defect
3
Q
If on a single diabetic drug to control blood sugar what should your target be
A
53mmol/mol
4
Q
What diabetic drug has an anti hyperglycaemic effect lowering both basal and postprandial blood glucose concentrations
A
Metformin hydrochloride
5
Q
Risk of giving sodium glucose co transporter 2 inhibitors
A
DKA
6
Q
When should GLP -1 agonists ides be reserved for
A
Combination therapy when other treatment have failed , can promote weight loss
