Misc Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Main risk factors for hypoglycaemic unawareness
A
Intensive hypoglycaemic therapy
Prior history of severe hypoglycaemia
HbA1c within range for non-diabetic population
Type 1 diabetes of long duration
2
Q
Initiating diabetes medication based on HbA1C
A
HbA1c >50 = metformin
HbA1c + >64 = metformin + another agent
HbA1C >80-90 = consider insulin
3
Q
What are some options for second line HbA1C ?
A
Empagliflozin (if meets SA)
Dulaglutide (if meets SA)
Vildagliptan
Pioglitazone
Gliclazide or glipazide (sulfonylurea)
4
Q
Empaglifloxin MOA
A
SGLT-2 inhibitor
5
Q
Diabetic kidney disease definition
A
ACR ≥3
and/or\eGFR ≤60
in 2/3 samples over 3-6 months
without other cause
