Type 2 Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
What is type 2 diabetes
A
insulin resistance, usually later in life
2
Q
What HBA1c levels show Type 2 diabetes
A
48 mmol/L and above
3
Q
What HBA1c levels show pre-diabetes
A
42 to 47 mmol/L
4
Q
Treatment for Type 2 diabetes with low CVD risk: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Line
A
1st Line:
Metformin
2nd Line:
Dual anti diabetic therapy with Metformin
3rd Line:
triple anti diabetic therapy with Metformin
5
Q
What should be monitored before starting someone on metformin
A
- CVD risk
- Renal function
6
Q
Treatment for Type 2 diabetes with high CVD risk: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Line
A
1st Line:
Metformin
2nd Line:
+ SGLT-2i (dual therapy)
3rd Line:
Triple Therapy
7
Q
What is the treatment for metformin resistant type 2 diabetes
A
All mono, dual and triple therapy with any combination of anti-diabetic drugs
(if high risk of CVD, use SGLT-2i 1st Line)
