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Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus Flashcards

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What are the 4 main components to the treatment of a patient with diabetes mellitus

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patient education
glycaemic control
screening for and treatment of complications
screening for and treatment of cardiovascular risk factors

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What should all newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients receive

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verbal and written information about their diagnosis 
possible complications 
need for regular follow-up 
treatment options 
lifestyle adjustments

Additionally, information on group classes, meetings with a diabetic specialist nurse, dietician, other educational resources such as books, charities and websites

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What are important components of non-pharmacological therapy in patients with T1DM

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diet and exercise

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How is glutted haemoglobin (HbA1c) formed

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in a non enzymatic pathway by irreversible attachment of glucose to haemoglobin

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What does HbA1c correlate with

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mean good glucose over the previous 8-12 weeks

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When might HvA1c values be falsely high

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when RBC turnover is low

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What is the foal of glycemic control

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TO achieve normal or near normal glycaemia with an HbA1c of 53mmol/mol

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How often is HbA1c measured

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every 6 months in those meeting glycemic goals and every 3 months in those who are not meeting glycemic goals and in those whose treatment has changed

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Why are cow and pig insulin preparations no longer used

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They may cause allergic reactions in some patients

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What type of insulin is now used

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Synthetic human insulin

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What is a short acting form of insulin

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soluble (regular) insulin

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When is soluble insulin injected

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30 minutes before meals

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Hypoglycaemia occurs more often in rapid acting insulin or soluble acting insulin

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Soluble acting insulin

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What are the benefits of using rapid acting insulin analogues

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They have faster absorption and more rapid onset and shorter duration of action

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What does intensive therapy of insulin regimes involve

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administration of a basal level of insulin and primal boluses of a rapid acting insulin preparation

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What is an intermediate acting insulin

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isophane insulin

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What is a long acting insulin analogue

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glargine or detemir

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What is the difference between long acting and intermediate acting insulin

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Long acting do not have a peak effect where as isophane has a 6-10 hour peak effect

They are the basal insulins

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What are the rapid acting insulin preparations

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lispro
aspart
glulisine

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What does the administration of a basal on acting insulin and boluses of rapid acting insulin with meals intend to do

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mimic the normal insulin secretion profile of the pancreas

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What does the basal insulin suppress

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lipolysis and hepatic glucose production

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What do the boluses of insulin do

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They minimise the postprandial rise in blood glucose

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Why is the use of premixed insulins not recommended for patients with type 1 diabetes

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intensive therapy in patients requires frequent adjustments of the primal boils of the rapid acting insulin

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What is the main benefit of using glargine over isophane insulin

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fewer hypoglycaemic episodes with isophane

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Why must insulin deter be given twice daily
it has a shorter duration of action than glargine
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How is insulin administered
Subcutaneously using single-use syringes with needles, insulin pens with needles or an insulin pump
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What are the disadvantages of insulin pumps
they are costly and cumbersome for some patients | Ketoacidosis may occur if the pump malfunctions
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How is the needle inserted for administration of insulin
perpendicular to the pinched skin | Held in place for several seconds after insulin injection to avoid insulin leakage after withdrawal of the needle
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What determines the length of the needle used
The patient's weight
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Where are potential sites of insulin injection
upper arms abdominal wall upper legs buttocks
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Why are the long actin insulins best injected into the leg or buttock
the absorption is slowest here
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Why is the rapid acting insulin preparations best injected into the abdominal wall
insulin is absorbed more rapidly here
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Why must injection sites be rotated
to avoid the risk of lipohypertrophy
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What does insulin requirement depend on
body weight age pubertal stage
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How much insulin is required for newly diagnosed children
daily insulin dose of 0.5-1U/kg
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Patients in ketoacidosis require higher or lower doses of insulin
higher
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How much of the total daily dose of insulin does the basal insulin dose comprise of
50%
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What are the boluses adjusted according to
the carbohydrate content of the meals and the current blood glucose level
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What are the main side-effects of intensive insulin therapy
hypoglycaemia and weight gain
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How many times must patients monitor their blood glucose
4-7 times daily (before meals, mid morning, mid afternoon and before bedtime)
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What is the purpose of intensive therapy to achieve lower levels of glycaemia in patients with type 2 diabetes
Lowered the risk of microvascular complications
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Why should patients with proliferative retinopathy avoid weightlifting
due tot he increased risk of intraocular haemorrhage
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Why should patients with neuropathy avoid long distance running or prolonged downhill skiing
Activities may precipitate stress fractures and pressure ulcers in the feet
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What drug should be started at the time of diagnosis in patients with T2 DM
Metformin
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How does metformin work
it decreases hepatic glucose output, inhibits lipolysis and increases insulin mediated glucose utilisation in the peripheral tissues It lowers serum lipid and blood glucose by working through LKB1 which phosphorylate sand activates the enzyme adenosine monophosphate activated protein kinase
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What are some side effects of metformin
``` nausea anorexia abdominal discomfort diarrhoea metallic taste in the mouth ```
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What is a rare but serious side effect of metformin
Lactic acidosis
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When should a sulphonylurea be started
If lifestyle modification and metformin do not achieve or sustain the glycemic goals within 2-3 months
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Who are sulphonylureas indicated in
patients who are not a candidate for metformin or who cannot tolerate it patients in whom metformin therapy alone is not controlling the glycaemia
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How do sulphonylureas work
they bind to an inhibit the ATP dependent potassium channel in the pancreatic beta cells, resulting in a depolarisation of the beta cell membrane, calcium influx and a stimulation of insulin secretion
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What is the most common side effect of sulphonylureas
hypoglycaemia
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When is hypoglycaemia most likely to arise
``` after exercise missed meal high drug dose malnourishment alcohol abuse impaired renal or cardiac function FI disease concurrent treatment with salicylate etc. ```
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What are less common side effects of sulphonylureas
nausea skin reactions (including photosensitivity) abnormal LFTs
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Name some sulphonylureas
glipizide | gliclazide
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What is the main thiazolidinediones used for treatment of T2DM
Pioglitazone
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When is pioglitazone considered
when sulphonylureas are contraindicated or when hypoglycaemia is particularly undesirable
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How do thiazolidinediones work
Act mainly by increasing insulin sensitivity and the peripheral uptake and utilisation of glucose in muscle and fat They bind to and activate peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors which regulate gene expression
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What are some side effects of thiazolidinediones
Weight gain | fluid retention and increased risk of heart failure
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What are meglitinedes
short acting drugs that act by regulating ATP dependent potassium channels in pancreatic beta cells thereby increasing insulin secretion
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When should a dose of meglitindes be missed
if a meal is missed
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What is the most common adverse effect of meglitinicdes
hypoglycaemia
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What does GLP-1 do
stimulates glucose-dependent insulin release, inhibits glucagon release slows gastric emptying reduces food intake
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What is an advantage of Eventide (GLP analogue)
weight loss
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What type of drug is sitagliptin
GLP-1 analogue
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How are GLP-1 analogues administered
Subcutaneous injection at least twice daily in T2 or with every meal in T1
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How does pramlintide work ?
it slows gastric emptying, reduces post-prandial rises in blood glucose and improves HbA1c in both type 1 and 2
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What patients may benefit from pramlintide
Type 1 or Type 2 who are inadequately controlled with insulin therapy alone, particularly in those who gain weight despite lifestyle intervention
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Why do HbA1c levels rise over time in T2DM
Worsening beta cell dysfunction, decreased insulin release and more severe insulin resistance
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What do premixed insulins contain
A mixture of short acting and intermediate acting insulin
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What does the effect of exercise on blood glucose depend on
whether the patients is hypoinsulinaemic or hyperinsulinaemic at the time of exercise
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Why might exercise cause hypoglycaemia in diabetic patients with adequate serum insulin
Exogenous insulin cannot be shut off and maintains muscle glucose uptake and inhibits hepatic glucose output
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What information should patients who exercise be told
May need to reduce the insulin dose that affects the time of day you exercise and the injection should be given 60-90 mins prior Don't inject near the muscles that are exercising to prevent increased insulin absorption
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How can late hypoglycaemia be avoided
Eating slowly absorbed carbohydrates immediately after exercise (dried fruit)
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What can slow the progression of retinopathy
laser photocoagulation therapy
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What can slow the progression of nephropathy
administration of an ACE inhibitor or ARB
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What is the earliest clinical finding in diabetic nephropathy
Microalbuminuria | Urinary albumin excretion rate of between 30 and 300 mg per day
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How is microalbuminuria diagnosed
by measuring the albumin-to-creatinine ratio in a spot urine sample
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How do Ace inhibitors work in nephropathy
they both lower iurinary protein excretion and slow the rate of disease progression
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What would a diabetic foot exam consist of
Inspection: integrity of skin between toes and under metatarsal heads, erythema, warmth and callus Check for neuropathy with monofilament and vibration Peripheral arterial disease: palpation of the pedal pulses and ask history of claudication
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What should be obtained if peripheral arterial disease is suspected
Ankle-brachial pressure index
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What are some risk factors of microvascular disease
hypertension obesity dyslipidaemia smoking
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what would cardiovascular risk factor modification in patients with diabetes include
blood pressure control screening for and treatment of dyslipidaemia smoking cessation aspirin
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Why might hypertension develop in diabetics
Reabsorption of the excess filtered glucose along with sodium i the proximal tubules hyperinsulinaemia increased arterial stiffness and diabetic nephropathy
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What is the recommended BP goal for most diabetic patients
less than 130/80mmHg
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What is the main indication for pancreatic islet cell transplantation
problematic hypoglycaemia unawareness

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