Diabetes (non-insulin) flashcards

Which individuals needs to be screened for Diabetes?

age 35 and older

asymptomatic individuals who are overweight (BMI ≥ 25 or ≥23 in Asian Americans

Obese with at least one risk factor

glycemic goals for NON-pregnant women

A1c: <7%

Pre-prandial: 80-130mg/dL

2hr PPG: <180mg/dL

glycemic goals for pregnant women

remember….. more STRINGENT goals

no “A1c goal” as it may not be very reflective of glycemic control

Preprandial : <95 mg/dL

1hr PPG : <140 mg/dL

2hr PPG: <120 mg/dL

an A1c of 6% is ~ to…?

126 mg/dL

**each additional A1c % is +28mg/dL (example: a1c of 7%= 126+28 = 154)

when is ASA used in diabetes management?

Secondary prevention (usually 81 mg daily or clopidogrel 75mg/day if they have allergy to ASA)

NOT RECOMMENDED IN PRIMARY PREVENTION

true/false: ASA is used in pregnancy to reduce risk of preeclampsia

True

What vaccines are recommended for patients with diabetes?

Hepatitis B (2-3 dose series)

Influenza

pneumococcal

COVID

RSV