Type 2 Diabetes Mellitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is T2DM?
A
Insulin Resistance with Pancreatic dsyfunction
2
Q
What does T2DM management involve?
A
Lifestyle Changes
Oral Hypoglycemic medication
Weightloss
3
Q
Type of onset for T2DM
A
May go undiagnosed for years
4
Q
Age of onset for T2DM
A
Usually 35 years but can occur in children
5
Q
Risk factors for T2DM
A
Genetics
Obesity
Physcial inactivity
“Pre’” Diabetes
6
Q
Diagnosis Tests
A
HbA1c
or 2 Separate Fasting Plasma Glucose
or random blood test
7
Q
Level of HbA1c for DM2
A
50mmol/ml or higher for diagnosis
8
Q
Signs and Symptoms for DM2
A
Normal 3p’s and infections, paraesthia
9
Q
Complication of T2DM
A
HHS - Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic syndrome
10
Q
Is insulin required for DM2
A
Required for some if disease is progressive
