Diabetes Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
MODY inheritance
A
autosomal dominant
(good going family history will be presented)
2
Q
When is someone with diabetes required to surrender their drivers license
A
2 or more hypos requiring help
3
Q
when should you check blood glucose prior to and during driving if you are on insulin
A
2 hours before driving and every 2 hours
4
Q
inform DVLA if diabetic?
A
yip
5
Q
DVLA: what blood sugar must you have a snack before you drive, and what blood sugar means you can drive
A
5- snack
4- don’t drive
6
Q
buzzword reason to stop metformin
A
imaging with contrast- increase the risk of lactic acidosis
