Type 2 Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
Risk factors of T2DM
A
Obesity, increasing age, ethnicity (Asian, African, Afro-Caribbean), medications (antipsychotics), history of MI/stroke
2
Q
Pathogenesis of T2DM
A
Not fully understood, obesity + physical inactivity causes increased fatty acid production and release of adipokines from adipose tissue, this results in inflammation + fat deposition in the liver and muscle causing INSULIN RESISTANCE
3
Q
Symptoms of T2DM
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Insidious onset of blurred vision, recurrent UTIS, tiredness, polyuria
4
Q
First line treatment of T2Dm
A
Positive lifestyle changes
5
Q
BP target
A
130/80
6
Q
Who should be given simva/atorvastatin
A
T2DM + over 40
