Type 2 conditions

Question 1

Pre diabetes

Answer 1

6-6.4% HbA1c but individual
Before Type II
UK 1 in 4
80% caused by diet and exercise

Question 2

IGT-Impaired glucose tolerance

Answer 2

High sugar levels after a meal
Pancreas cannot release same amount of insulin and tissues aren’t as sensitive in removing and transporting glucose
Not enough insulin resistance
Higher fat around the pancreas

Question 3

IFT- Impaired fasting glucose

Answer 3

Normal BG after meal but high in the morning
High insulin resistance so liver produces too much BG
Increased hepatic insulin resistance due to high fat around the liver

Question 4

Lifestyle intervention on IGT and IFT

Answer 4

IFG was not significant reduction by lifestyle changes, IGT was
IFG needs calorific restriction, IGT needs exercise
Less calories improves liver sensitivity by 58% for IFG
Weight loss doesn’t always reflect BG
Uneffective if on insulin over 4 years