Diabetes Overall

Question 1

DVLA and diabetes

Answer 1

• Drivers should always carry a glucose meter and blood glucose strips when driving

Question 2

When should diabetic check their blood glucose concentrations for driving

Answer 2

no more than 2 hours before and every 2 hours when driving (more frequent if there is a greater risk)

Question 3

Diabetes and alcohol

Answer 3

Only drink moderately and when accompanied by meals. Alcohol can lessen the indicators of hypoglycaemia and may cause delayed hypoglycaemia

Question 4

Hb1AC measurement

Answer 4

Shows average plasma glucose over the previous 2-3 months

Question 5

When CANT you use HB1AC for diagnosing diabetes

Answer 5

• Type 1
• Children
• Pregnant women
• Women who have given birth within the last two months
• HIV
• If using medicine that might induce hyperglycaemia
• Patients with acute pancreatitis
• Patients with end stage CKD

Question 6

How often should hb1ac be assessed in type 1

Answer 6

Every 3-6 months and more frequently If blood glucose control is suspected to be changing fast

Question 7

How often should hb1ac be assessed in type 2

Answer 7

Every 3-6 months

Question 8

Acarbose CI

Answer 8

IBD and hernia

Question 9

Which oral anti diabetics can cause weight loss

Answer 9

SGLT-2
GLP-1
METFORMIN

Question 10

Which oral Antidiabetic is weight neutral

Answer 10

Gliptins

Question 11

Which oral Antidiabetics can cause weight gain

Answer 11

Pioglitazone
Sulfonylureas