targets Flashcards
1
Q
What is counted as hyperlipidameia?
A
Total cholesterol above 6
2
Q
Target total cholesterol?
A
<5
3
Q
Target LDL?
A
<3
4
Q
Target HDL?
A
> 1 (higher the better)
5
Q
Target triglycerides
A
> 1.7
6
Q
Target blood glucose concentration for driving
A
5 and above
7
Q
Target blood glucose concentration on waking?
A
5-7mmol/L
8
Q
Target blood glucose concentration before meals?
A
4-7mmol/L
9
Q
Target blood glucose concentration after meals?
A
5-9mmol/L
10
Q
Target BP in over 80’s?
A
150/90mmHg (145/85) at home
11
Q
Target BP in under 80’s?
A
140/90mmHg (135/85 at home)
12
Q
Target BP in T1 diabetes?
A
135/85mmHg
13
Q
Target BP in diabetes and kidney disease?
A
For patients with diabetes, a target clinic blood pressure below 140/80 mmHg is suggested (below 130/80 mmHg is advised if kidney, eye, or cerebrovascular disease are also present).
