Case 5: diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
Side effects of insulin
A
weight gain
hypos
2
Q
Side effects of SU
A
weight gain
hypos
syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion
liver dysfunction
3
Q
Side effects of meglitinides
A
weight gain
hypos
4
Q
side effects of metformin
A
GI disturbance Lactic acidosis weight loss (could be a good thing)
5
Q
Side effects of incretins
A
GI symptoms
6
Q
Side effects of SGLT2i
A
weight loss
UTI
7
Q
side effects of pioglitazone
A
osteoporosis
maculopathy
8
Q
side effects of glitazones
A
weight gain
fluid retention
liver dysfunction
fractures
9
Q
side effects of gliptins
A
pancreatitis
10
Q
How often should we be booking appointments with diabetic pts?
A
Every 6 months - HbA1c and BP
maybe more if uncontrolled, new drugs, newly diagnosed, children, pregnancy
11
Q
what do we assess in a RF review for diabetes
A
weight exercise smoking glucose control BP lipids
12
Q
If metformin is contraindicated or not tolerated, what is the next go to
A
DPP4i, pioglitazone or an SU
