Classified
How would you classify Type 1 A Diabetes
What is Autoimmune
What is another name for Beta Cells
Cells of Langerhans
What is it calle when muscle and fat cells do not respond well to insulin.
What is Insulin Resistance
Frequent urination
Polyuria
Still first line treatment for Type 2 DM
What is Metformin
Intermediate hyperglycemia with an A1C of 6.3 would be classified as
Prediabetes
What cells in the pancreas produce glucagon
Who is Alpha Cells
When the cell in the pancreas gradually wears out and no longr produce insulin this is called
Beta- cell dysfunction
A patient tells you they have had increased thirst, this is also known as
Polydipsia
What is the minimum amount of exercise per week to recommend for lifestyle modification
Who 150 min/week of mod intensity aerobic exercise
Progressive Insulin Resisistance with dysfunction of beta cells
What Type 2 Diabetes
In this type of Diabetes the beta cells are completely destroyed
What is Type 1 DM
Which organ can sometimes make too much sugar even when blood glucose is already high?
What is the LIVER
Increased hunger in DM
Polyphagia
Which class of medication can cause Hypoglycemia especially in elderly patients and should be avoided and is also Dr.Forde's least favorite
What is Sulfonylureas
A pregnant women diagnosed with Diabetes
What is gestational diabetes
This hormone raises the blood sugar levels
What is glucagon
Which hormone from the gut that stops working well in releasing insulin
What is GLP1 and/or GIP
What is the ophthalmologic test every Diabetic patient needs
Diabetic Retinopathy Eye Exam
Which class of medications can help patient lose a significant amount of weight
GLP 1 agonist
Type 1B DM is defined as
What is Idiopathic
What is AGE (Advanced Glycation End Products)
This organ in DM stops removing high levels of sugar from the body
What is the kidney
Unexplained weight loss is commonly found in which type of Diabetic patient
What is Type 1
Above pharmacological management what should you always discuss with your diabetic patients or all patients for that matter.
Lifestyle Modification!!!