Diab key facts

Question 1

First line In Women with gestational

Answer 1

diabetes who have a fasting plasma glucose below 7 mmol/litre at diagnosis, should first attempt a change in diet and exercise alone in order to reduce blood-glucose. If blood-glucose targets are not met within 1 to 2 weeks, metformin hydrochloride may be prescribed

Question 2

Diabetes Test with a fasting plasma glucose above 7mmol/litre treatment

Answer 2

Women who have a fasting plasma glucose above 7 mmol/litre at diagnosis should be treated with insulin immediately, with or without metformin hydrochloride, in addition to a change in diet and exercise. Isophane insulin is fist choice long acting insulin during pregnancy

Question 3

Can sitagliptin cause hypoglycaemia

Answer 3

Yes but low risk but can occur with concurrent insulin or glicazide use

Question 4

Can sitagliptin cause weight gain

Answer 4

No it is weight neutral