Endocrine

Question 1

You decide to get Mr MK tested for diabetes after his symptoms and family history indicates the likelihood of Mr MK having diabetes is high. A few weeks later Mr MK returns to your clinic to discuss his results from his fasting sugar blood test. You inform Mr MK that the test results confirm that Mr MK has type 2 diabetes and that you wish to initiate metformin with reference to NICE guidelines. You inform Mr MK that he will need frequent monitoring of his HbA1c until his blood sugar levels are stable and until he is stable on his medication. What is the appropriate monitoring interval of HbA1c for patients who are newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?

A) HbA1c should be monitored every 3

B) HbA1c should be monitored every 3 to 6 months

C) HbA1c should be monitored every 6 months

D) HbA1c should be monitored every 6 to 12 months

E) HbA1c should be monitored every 12 months

Answer 1

B) HbA1c should be monitored every 3 to 6 months