type 2 diabetes - management

Question 1

How is an asymptomatic patient within diabetic range managed?

Answer 1

1. repeat the SAME test
2. in two weeks
3. confirm diagnosis

Question 2

How is a diagnosis of impaired glucose regulation managed?

Answer 2

1. educate and advice patient to attend if develop symptoms of diabetes
2. Annual HB1AC monioring
3. Improve hypertensive and weight control

Question 3

Name 9 risk factors addressed in diabetes review?

Answer 3

1. Diet
2. Exercise
3. Smoking
4. Alcohol
5. Drugs
6. Weight
7. Family history
8. BP
9. Lipids

Question 4

How is ‘Diet’ addressed?

Answer 4

1. specific dietary advice

2. dietician

Question 5

How is ‘Exercise’ addressed

Answer 5

1. exercise on prescription

2. health trainers

Question 6

How is ‘Smoking’ addressed

Answer 6

1. motivational interviewing

2. e - cigs / cessation advice

Question 7

How is ‘Alcohol’ addressed

Answer 7

1. increased risk of hypos

2. calorie causes weight gain

Question 8

How is ‘Drugs’ addressed

Answer 8

drug review

• steroid induced DM
• atypical antipsychotics

Question 9

How is ‘Weight’ addressed

Answer 9

1. advice
2. weight management programmes
3. Bariatic surgery

Question 10

How is ‘BP’ addressed

Answer 10

1. Lifestyle advice

2 Medical management

Question 11

How is ‘Lipids’ addressed

Answer 11

1. Statins

Question 12

Target BP in Diabetes Mellitus?

Answer 12

< 140 / 80

Question 13

Target BP in Diabetes Mellitus with vascular damage?

Answer 13

< 130 / 80