clinical management

Question 1

What ethnicity is susceptible to diabetes

Answer 1

Asian and Afro-Caribbean

Question 2

What are some groups that should be screened for diabetes

Answer 2

white ppl aged >40yrs and black, asian and minority ethinic groups aged >25 with one or more risk factor:
-FH, BMI, waist
atherosclecrosis or treated hypertension
gestational diabetes
women with PCOS with BMI >30
severe mental health problems
hypertriglyceridemia

Question 3

HBA1C levels of normal, pre-diabetes, and diabetes patients?

Answer 3

normal - <39
pre-diabetes 42-47
diabetes >48

Question 4

What are the dietary recommendations for patients w/ diabetes?

Answer 4

dietary fat - 25-35% of total intake, but no more than 10% saturated fat
10-15% protein
carbs 50-60%
recessive salt intake

Question 5

Exercise recommendations?

Answer 5

promotes weight reduction and improves insulin sensitivity

30 mins moderate or intense - 5 x week