This document provides an overview of diabetes management guidelines from the American Diabetes Association. It defines diabetes, classifies the different types, and outlines diagnostic criteria. It discusses the major components of treatment including medical nutrition therapy, physical activity, smoking cessation, comprehensive medical evaluation, glycemic targets, glucose monitoring, and pharmacological therapies. Glycemic goals and treatment approaches are presented for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes in adults and children.
Aptopadesha Pramana / Pariksha: The Verbal Testimony
Updates of Diabetes Management by Dr Selim
1. 1
Diabetes Management
Updates
Dr Shahjada Selim
Assistant Professor
Department of Endocrinology
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
Email: selimshahjada@gmail.com
7. 1. Type 1 diabetes
• β-cell destruction
1. Type 2 diabetes
• Progressive insulin secretory defect
1. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
2. Other specific types of diabetes
• Monogenic diabetes syndromes
• Diseases of the exocrine pancreas, e.g.,
cystic fibrosis
• Drug- or chemical-induced diabetes
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8. Fasting plasma glucose (FPG)
≥126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L)
OR
2-h plasma glucose ≥200 mg/dL
(11.1 mmol/L) during an OGTT
OR
A1C ≥6.5%
OR
Random plasma glucose
≥200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L)
Criteria for the Diagnosis of Diabetes
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9. • At 24-28 weeks gestation in women not
previously diagnosed with overt
diabetes
• 75-g OGTT; Measure plasma glucose
at fasting and at 1 and 2 hours.
Gestational Diabetes
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10. • GDM is diagnosed when plasma
glucose exceeds:
• Fasting: 92 mg/dL (5.1 mmol/L)
• 1 h: 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L)
• 2 h: 153 mg/dL (8.5 mmol/L)
Gestational Diabetes
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11. Management of DM
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13. Medical Nutrition Therapy
(MNT)
● An individualized MNT program is
recommended for all people with type 1 and type 2
diabetes.
● For people with T1DM or those with T2DM who
are on a flexible insulin program, education on carb
counting or estimation.
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14. …….MNT
● For patients on a fixed insulin
program, having a consistent pattern of
carbohydrate intake with respect to time
and amount can result in improved
glycemic control and a reduced risk of
hypoglycemia.
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15. • Adults with diabetes: at least 150 min/wk of
moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 30
minutes brisk walking over at least 3
days/week with no more than 2
consecutive days without exercise
Physical Activity
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16. • Children with diabetes/prediabetes:
at least 60 min/day physical
activity
Physical Activity
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17. • All individuals, including those with
diabetes, should reduce sedentary time,
particularly by breaking up extended
amounts of time (>90 min) spent sitting.
Physical Activity
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18. • Advise all patients not to use cigarettes,
other tobacco products, or e-cigarettes.
• Include smoking cessation counseling and
other forms of treatment as a routine
component of diabetes care.
Smoking Cessation
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19. A complete medical evaluation should be
performed at the initial visit to:
• Confirm & classify diagnosis
• Detect complications & potential comorbid
conditions
Comprehensive Medical
Evaluation
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20. • Review prior treatment & risk factor control
• Begin formulation of care management plan
• Develop a continuing care plan
….Comprehensive Medical Evaluation
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21. Components of the Comprehensive
Diabetes Evaluation
Laboratory Evaluation
• A1C, if results not available within past 3
months
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22. ….Components of the Comprehensive Diabetes Evaluation
•If not performed/available within past year:
• Fasting lipid profile
• Liver function tests
• Spot urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio
• Serum creatinine and eGFR
• Thyroid-stimulating hormone in patients with
type 1 diabetes or dyslipidemia or women aged
>50 years
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24. • Two primary techniques available for health
providers and patients to assess effectiveness
of management plan on glycemic control
1. Patient self-monitoring of blood glucose
(SMBG)
2. A1C
..Glycemic Control
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25. • CGM or interstitial glucose may be a useful
adjunct to SMBG in selected patients.
Glycemic Control
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26. • Patients on multiple-dose insulin (MDI) or
insulin pump therapy should do SMBG B
• Prior to meals and snacks
• At bedtime
• Prior to exercise
• When they suspect low blood glucose
Glucose Monitoring
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27. • When they suspect low blood glucose
• After treating low blood glucose until they
are normoglycemic
• Prior to critical tasks such as driving
• Possibly also post-prandially
Glucose Monitoring
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28. • Perform the A1C test at least twice annually in
patients that meet treatment goals (and have stable
glycemic control).
• Perform the A1C test quarterly in patients whose
therapy has changed or who are not meeting
glycemic goals.
A1C Testing
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29. • Perform the A1C test quarterly in patients whose
therapy has changed or who are not meeting
glycemic goals.
• Use of point-of-care (POC) testing for A1C
provides the opportunity for more timely treatment
changes.
A1C Testing
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30. • Lowering A1C to <7% has been shown to reduce
microvascular complications and, if implemented
soon after the diagnosis of diabetes, is associated
with long-term reduction in macrovascular
disease.
Glycemic Goals in Adults
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31. • Consider more stringent goals (e.g. <6.5%)
for select patients if achievable without
significant hypos or other adverse effects.
Glycemic Goals in Adults
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32. • Consider more stringent goals (e.g. <6.5%) for
select patients if achievable without significant
hypos or other adverse effects.
Glycemic Goals in Adults
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33. • Consider less stringent goals (e.g. <8%) for patients
with a hx of severe hypoglycemia, limited life
expectancy, or other conditions that make <7%
difficult to attain. B
Glycemic Goals in Adults
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34. Approach to the Management of Hyperglycemia
low high
newly diagnosed long-standing
long short
absent severeFew/mild
absent severeFew/mild
highly motivated, adherent,
excellent self-care capabilities
readily available limited
less motivated, nonadherent,
poor self-care capabilities
A1C
7%
more
stringent
less
stringent
Patient/Disease Features
Risks associated with hypoglycemia
& other drug adverse effects
Disease Duration
Life expectancy
Important comorbidities
Established vascular complications
Patient attitude & expected treatment
efforts
Resources & support system
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35. A1C <7.0%*
Preprandial capillary
plasma glucose
4.4–7.2 mmol/L*
(80–130 mg/dL)
Peak postprandial
capillary plasma
glucose†
<10.0 mmol/L*
(<180 mg/dL)
Glycemic Recommendations for
Nonpregnant Adults with Diabetes
* Goals should be individualized.
† Postprandial glucose measurements should be
made 1–2 hours after the beginning of the meal.
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36. • An A1C goal of <7.5% is recommended
across all pediatric age-groups. E
Type 1 Diabetes: Glycemic
Control
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37. Blood glucose goal range
A1C Rationale
Before meals
Bedtime/
overnight
5.0–7.2 mmol/L
(90–130 mg/dL)
5.0–8.3 mmol/L
(90–150 mg/dL)
<7.5%
A lower goal (<7.0%)
is reasonable if it can
be achieved without
excessive hypos
T1 DM: Glycemic Control
1. Goals should be individualized; lower goals may be reasonable.
2. Modify BG goals in youth w/ frequent hypos or hypoglycemia unawareness.
3. Measure postprandial BG if discrepancy between preprandial BG and A1C & to
assess glycemia in basal–bolus regimens.
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39. • Most people with T1DM should be treated with
multiple dose insulin (MDI) injections (3–4
injections /day of basal & prandial insulin) or
continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII).
• Individuals who have been successfully using CSII
should have continued access after they turn 65
years old.
Pharmacological Therapy for T1DM
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40. Pharmacological Therapy for T1DM
• Consider educating individuals with T1DM on
matching prandial insulin dose to carbohydrate
intake, premeal blood glucose, and anticipated
activity.
• Most individuals with T1DM should use insulin
analogs to reduce hypoglycemia risk.
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41. Pramlintide
• FDA approved for T1DM
• Amylin analog
• Delays gastric emptying, blunts pancreatic
glucose secretion, enhances satiety
• Induces weight loss, lowers insulin dose
• Requires reduction in prandial insulin to reduce
risk of severe hypos
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42. • Can normalize glucose but require lifelong
immunosuppression.
• Reserve for T1D patients:
• Undergoing renal transplant
• Following renal transplant
• With recurrent ketoacidosis or severe hypos
Pancreas and Islet Cell
Transplantation
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43. • Can normalize glucose but require lifelong
• Islet cell transplant investigational
• Consider for patients requiring
pancreatectomy who meet eligibility criteria.
Pancreas and Islet Cell Transplantation
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47. DRUG CLASS AGENT
DPP4 inhibitors Sitagliptin (FDA approved Oct 2006)
Vildagliptin (EU Approved 2008)
Saxagliptin (FDA Approved July 2009)
Linagliptin (FDA Approved May 2, 2011)
and
Alogliptin, Septagliptin, Teneligliptin
SGLT-2
inhibitors
Canagliflozin
(USFDA approved in March 2013)
Dapagliflozin
Empagliflozin
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48. • The progressive nature of T2DM should be
regularly & objectively explained to T2DM
patients.
• For T2DM patients not achieving glycemic
goals, promptly initiate insulin therapy.
• Avoid using insulin as a threat, describing it as a
failure or punishment.
• Give patients a self-titration algorithm.
Insulin Therapy in T2DM
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Insulin initiation in Type 2 DM:
When
1. HbA1c ≥ 10% [start combination insulins] (ADA 2017) but if
HbA1c ≥ 9%, Basal alone may be initiated
2. Symptomatic hyperglycemia
3. PPG > 19.4 mmol/L, FPG> 16.6 moml/L
4. If the glycemic target is not achieved by using three non-insulin
agents (metformine/pioglitazone, secretagogue,
Gi/DPP4i/SGLT2i) by at least 3 monthsɑ
5. In some specific situations
51. Short term use of insulin therapy in patients
with T2DM may also be considered in the
following conditions:
• Acute illness, surgery, stress and emergencies
• Pregnancy and lactation
• As initial therapy in T2DM with severe
hyperglycemia
• Severe metabolic decompensation (eg. DKA,
HHS)
52. Types of insulin
Type of Insulin Onset Peak Duration
Role in Blood Sugar
Management
Rapid-Acting
Lispro 15-30 min. 30-90 min 3-5 hours Covers insulin needs for
meals eaten at the same
time as the injection.Aspart 10-20 min.
40-50
min.
3-5 hours
Glulisine 20-30 min.
30-90
min.
1-2½ hours
Short-Acting
Regular (R)
30 min- 60
min
2-5 hours 5-8 hours
Covers insulin needs for
meals eaten within 30-60
minutes
Intermediate-Acting
NPH (N) 1-2 hours
4-12
hours
18-24 hours
Covers insulin needs for
about half the day or
overnight.
53. Types of insulin
Name of
Insulin
Onset Duration
Role in Blood
Sugar Management
Long-Acting
Long-acting
insulin covers
insulin needs
for about one
full day.
Degludec 30-90 min
No peak:
insulin is
delivered at a
steady level.
Longer than 24
hours
Glargine 30-90 min Up to 24 hours
Detemir 1-120 min 20-24 hours
54. Types of insulin
Type of Insulin Onset Peak Duration
Role in Blood Sugar
Management
Pre-Mixed*
30/70 30 min. 2-4 hours 14-24 hours These products are
generally taken two
or three times a day
before mealtime.
50/50 30 min. 2-5 hours 18-24 hours
25/75 15 min.
30 min.-2½
hours
16-20 hours
Inhaler
Exubera Banned
Afrezza With in min 12 to 15 min 2-3 hours
Post prandial
effects.
*Premixed insulins are a combination of specific proportions of intermediate-acting
and short-acting insulin in one bottle or insulin pen (the numbers the brand name
indicate the percentage of each type of insulin).
55. Common Insulin Regimens
Split Mix Regimens
Two injections (intermediate + soluble) per day
* before breakfast & before bedtime
Proportion/dosage of insulin titrated based on
BG profile
Drawback
Mixing insulins is tedious and problematic
Inaccuracy of dose
Not preferred –more problems for patients
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56. Common Insulin Regimens
Basal insulin
Usually given at night
Proportion/dosage of insulin titrated based on FBG
Drawback
Expensive
Fasting blood glucose is primary targeted
May be with sensitizer and or secretagogue
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57. Common Insulin Regimens
Basal Plus
Basal insulin at night
Any rapid acting insulin premeal.
May be useful during early years of T2DM and in
uncomplicated well motivated patients.
May be needed to shifted to Basal bolus
regimen
titrated based on BG profile
Drawback
Mixing insulins is tedious and problematic
Inaccuracy of dose
Not preferred –more problems for patients
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58. Common Insulin Regimens (4)
Basal Bolus
Basal insulin at night and one rapid acting insulin
immediately before each major meal (3 times).
Basal insulin is titrated following FBG
Rapid acting insulin is titrated by post meal BGs
Drawback
Expensive
4 times needle prick a day.
Most preferred –most flexible
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64. Canagliflozin inhibits SGLT2 thereby reduces blood glucose through
urine. What has historically been viewed as a sign of diabetes —
glucose in the urine — may also reflect the efficacy of a new and
unique approach to treatment."
Mechanism of action of SGLT-2i
Canagl
iflozin
66. • Provide preconception counseling that
addresses the importance of tight glycemic
control, ideally <6.5%, to reduce the risk of
congenital anomalies.
Pregestational Diabetes
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• Family planning should be discussed
and effective contraception should be
prescribed and used until a woman is
prepared and ready to become
pregnant.
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68. • Women preexisting type 1 or type 2 diabetes
who are pregnant or planning to become
pregnant should be counseled on the risk of
development and/or progression of diabetic
retinopathy. Eye exams should occur before
pregnancy or in the first trimester & then be
monitored every trimester and for 1 year
postpartum as indicated by degree of
retinopathy.
Pregestational Diabetes
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69. • Lifestyle change is an essential part GDM
mgmt. and may suffice for many women.
Add medications if needed to achieve
glycemic targets.
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
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70. • Preferred medications in GDM are insulin and
metformin; glyburide may be used but may
have higher rate of neonatal hypoglycemia &
macrosomia than insulin or metformin. Other
agents have not been adequately studied. Most
oral agents cross the placenta and all lack long-
term safety data. A
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
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71. • Potentially teratogenic medications (ACE
inhibitors, statins, etc.) should be avoided in
sexually active women of childbearing age
who are not using reliable contraception.
General Principles for Management of
Diabetes in Pregnancy
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72. • Fasting, preprandial & postprandial SMBG
are recommended in both GDM and
pregestational diabetes in pregnancy to
achieve glycemic control.
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73. • Due to increased red blood cell turnover, A1C is
lower in normal pregnancy than in normal
nonpregnant women. A1C target in pregnancy is
6 – 6.5%; <6% may be optimal if achievable
without significant hypoglycemia, but the target
may be relaxed to <7% if necessary to prevent
hypoglycemia.
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74. The following targets for women with
pregestational type 1 or type 2 diabetes:
• Fasting ≤90 mg/dL (5.0 mmol/L)
• One-hour postprandial ≤130–140mg/dL
(7.2–7.8 mmol/L)
• Two-hour postprandial ≤120 mg/dL (6.7
mmol/L)
Glycemic Targets in Pregnancy
(Preexisting Type 1 or Type 2)
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75. Treatment of GDM
• MNT [Dietary Therapy, Exercise]
• Self BG monitoring
• Administration of Insulin if target blood
glucose level are not met by diet alone
• Fetal surveillance
• Intrapartum care
• Post partum care
76. Insulin therapy
Recommendations for starting Insulin (ADA
guideline)
FPG> 5.8mmol/l or
1 hr PG> 8.6 mmol/l
2hr PG > 7.2 mmol/l
Target blood glucose:
Pre prandial <5.3mmol/l
1 hr post prandial <7.8 mmol/l
2 hr post prandial <6.7 mmol/l
77. Insulin therapy cont.
Calculating dose:
Total insulin- 20-30 U/day
½ Basal or 2/3rd
intermediate acting
½ Bolus or 1/3rd
regular Insulin
Calculated daily dose of insulin:
1st
trimester-0.8 unit ×kg BW
2nd
trimester- 1 unit ×kg BW
3rd
trimester- 1.3 unit×kg BW
78. The dose and type of insulin used is calculated
according to the blood glucose level
If the FBG is high then, a long acting (or
intermediate- acting insulin), is given before
bedtime.
If postprandial blood glucose levels are high,
then regular rapid-acting insulin are added before
meals.
Insulin Therapy
cont.
79. Regular Insulin is withheld during labor; a
sliding scale of soluble insulin should be started
(or infusion pump as may be fit)
Maternal hyperglycemia should be avoided
during labor to prevent fetal hyperinsulinemia
and subsequent neonatal hypoglycemia
Maternal blood glucose should be maintained
between 4- 5 mmol/L.
Peripartum Management:
80. Key Take-Home MessagesKey Take-Home Messages
• MNT is the corner stone of diabetes
management.
• MNT is also essential to reach optimal
glycemic control with fewer hypoglycemic
episodes
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81. Key Take-Home MessagesKey Take-Home Messages
• OADs may attain or maintain good glycemic
control for a variable periods
• Insulin may need to be started in any time
mean while.
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82. Key Take-Home MessagesKey Take-Home Messages
• Premixed insulin is not preferred
during dos adjustment.
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83. Key Take-Home MessagesKey Take-Home Messages
• When initiating insulin, start with bedtime or
morning long-acting insulin.
• After 2-3 months, if FBG levels are in target
range but HbA1c ≥7%, check BG before lunch,
dinner, and bed, and, depending on
the results, add 2nd
injection.
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84. Key Take-Home MessagesKey Take-Home Messages
• It is difficult to obtain optimal control
without occasional, mild episodes of
hypoglycemia.
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The classification of diabetes includes four clinical categories:
Type 1 diabetes, due to β-cell destruction, usually leading to absolute insulin deficiency; [CLICK]
Type 2 diabetes, due to a progressive insulin secretory defect on the background of insulin resistance; [CLICK]
Gestational diabetes mellitus, which is diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy that is not clearly overt diabetes [CLICK]
Other specific types of diabetes due to other causes; e.g., genetic defects in β-cell function, genetic defects in insulin action, diseases of the exocrine pancreas (such as cystic fibrosis), and drug- or chemical-induced diabetes (such as in the treatment of HIV/AIDS or after organ transplantation)
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The same tests are used to screen for and diagnose diabetes and to detect people with prediabetes. These include:
Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) ≥126 mg/dL
OR
2-hour plasma glucose ≥200 mg/dL during an OGTT
OR
A1C ≥6.5%
Or in a patient with classic symptoms of hyperglycemia a random plasma glucose ≥ 200 can also be used.
The subsequent slides examine each of the criteria in greater detail.
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First, the one-step strategy, which consists of a 75g OGTT.
In women between 24 and 28 weeks gestation not previously diagnosed with overt diabetes, perform a 75-g OGTT in the morning after an overnight fast of at least 8 hours.
Measure plasma glucose measurement fasting and at 1 and 2 hours.
Gestational diabetes is diagnosed if the fasting glucose is higher than 92 mg per dL, if the 1 hour glucose is higher than 180, or if the 2 hour is over 153.
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First, the one-step strategy, which consists of a 75g OGTT.
In women between 24 and 28 weeks gestation not previously diagnosed with overt diabetes, perform a 75-g OGTT in the morning after an overnight fast of at least 8 hours.
Measure plasma glucose measurement fasting and at 1 and 2 hours.
Gestational diabetes is diagnosed if the fasting glucose is higher than 92 mg per dL, if the 1 hour glucose is higher than 180, or if the 2 hour is over 153.
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First, the one-step strategy, which consists of a 75g OGTT.
In women between 24 and 28 weeks gestation not previously diagnosed with overt diabetes, perform a 75-g OGTT in the morning after an overnight fast of at least 8 hours.
Measure plasma glucose measurement fasting and at 1 and 2 hours.
Gestational diabetes is diagnosed if the fasting glucose is higher than 92 mg per dL, if the 1 hour glucose is higher than 180, or if the 2 hour is over 153.
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Moving on to recommendations in the area of nutrition therapy, first, an individualized medical nutrition therapy program, preferably provided by a registered dietitian, is recommended for al patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
For people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 who are prescribed a flexible insulin therapy program, education carb counting or estimation to determine mealtime insulin dosing is recommended as it can improve glycemic control.
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And the final points under the effectiveness of nutrition therapy:
For your patients with type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin who have limited health literacy or are elderly and prone to hypoglycemia, it may make more sense to simply emphasize healthy food choices and portion control.
And finally, because diabetes nutrition therapy can result in cost savings and improved outcomes (e.g., A1C reduction), MNT should be adequately reimbursed by insurance and other payers.
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Recommendations for physical activity for people with diabetes1 are summarized on this slide
• As with all children, children with diabetes or prediabetes should be encouraged to engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. [CLICK]
Adults with diabetes should be advised to perform at least 150 min/week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity (with “moderate” defined as 50–70% of maximum heart rate), spread over at least 3 days/week with no more than 2 consecutive days without exercise. [CLICK]
All individuals, including those with diabetes, should be encouraged to reduce sedentary time, particularly by breaking up extended amounts of time (&gt;90 min) spent sitting. [CLICK]
And finally, in the absence of contraindications, adults with type 2 diabetes should be encouraged to perform resistance training at least twice per week. [CLICK]
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Recommendations for physical activity for people with diabetes1 are summarized on this slide
• As with all children, children with diabetes or prediabetes should be encouraged to engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. [CLICK]
Adults with diabetes should be advised to perform at least 150 min/week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity (with “moderate” defined as 50–70% of maximum heart rate), spread over at least 3 days/week with no more than 2 consecutive days without exercise. [CLICK]
All individuals, including those with diabetes, should be encouraged to reduce sedentary time, particularly by breaking up extended amounts of time (&gt;90 min) spent sitting. [CLICK]
And finally, in the absence of contraindications, adults with type 2 diabetes should be encouraged to perform resistance training at least twice per week. [CLICK]
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Recommendations for physical activity for people with diabetes1 are summarized on this slide
• As with all children, children with diabetes or prediabetes should be encouraged to engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. [CLICK]
Adults with diabetes should be advised to perform at least 150 min/week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity (with “moderate” defined as 50–70% of maximum heart rate), spread over at least 3 days/week with no more than 2 consecutive days without exercise. [CLICK]
All individuals, including those with diabetes, should be encouraged to reduce sedentary time, particularly by breaking up extended amounts of time (&gt;90 min) spent sitting. [CLICK]
And finally, in the absence of contraindications, adults with type 2 diabetes should be encouraged to perform resistance training at least twice per week. [CLICK]
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The Association offers two key recommendations in the areas of tobacco and e-cigarettes. First, do advise all patients not to use cigarettes, other tobacco products, or e-cigarettes. This last one – e-cigarettes– is hard, but there just are no rigorous studies demonstrating that e-cigarettes are a healthier alternative to smoking or that e-cigarettes can facilitate smoking cessation. More extensive research of their short- and long-term effects is needed to determine their safety and their cardiopulmonary effects in comparison with smoking and standard approaches to smoking cessation so the Association recommends against their use. [CLICK]
And secondly, do include smoking cessation counseling and other forms of treatment as a routine component of diabetes care.
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Moving on to the medical evaluation, a comprehensive medical evaluation should be performed at the initial visit in order to accomplish several things:
First, to confirm the diagnosis and classify diabetes; [CLICK]
To detect any potential diabetes complications and potential comorbid conditions; [CLICK]
In patients with established diabetes, to review previous treatment and risk factor control; [CLICK]
To Begin patient engagement in the formulation of a care management plan, and finally, [CLICK]
To develop a continuing care plan
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Moving on to the medical evaluation, a comprehensive medical evaluation should be performed at the initial visit in order to accomplish several things:
First, to confirm the diagnosis and classify diabetes; [CLICK]
To detect any potential diabetes complications and potential comorbid conditions; [CLICK]
In patients with established diabetes, to review previous treatment and risk factor control; [CLICK]
To Begin patient engagement in the formulation of a care management plan, and finally, [CLICK]
To develop a continuing care plan
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And finally, the last components of the comprehensive exam, the laboratory evaluation. Perform an A1C if results are not available from within the past 3 months. And the rest of these if you don’t have them from within the past year: a fasting lipid profile, liver function tests, spot urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio, serum creatinine and estimated glomerular filtration rate, and, finally, in patients with type 1 or dyslipidemia, or women over age 50, get a thyroid stimulating hormone.
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And finally, the last components of the comprehensive exam, the laboratory evaluation. Perform an A1C if results are not available from within the past 3 months. And the rest of these if you don’t have them from within the past year: a fasting lipid profile, liver function tests, spot urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio, serum creatinine and estimated glomerular filtration rate, and, finally, in patients with type 1 or dyslipidemia, or women over age 50, get a thyroid stimulating hormone.
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Section 5. Glycemic Targets
In addition to an initial evaluation and management, diabetes care requires an assessment of glycemic control
Two primary techniques available for health providers and patients to assess the effectiveness of the management plan on glycemic control are summarized on this slide
Patient self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG)
A1C
Continuous Glucose Monitoring or interstitial glucose may be a useful adjunct to SMBD in some patients.
Recommendations for glucose monitoring, A1C testing, correlation of A1C with average glucose, glycemic goals in adults, intensive glycemic control and cardiovascular outcomes, and recommended glycemic goals for many nonpregnant adults with diabetes as well as glycemic goals in pregnant women are summarized in the following slides.
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In addition to an initial evaluation and management, diabetes care requires an assessment of glycemic control
Two primary techniques available for health providers and patients to assess the effectiveness of the management plan on glycemic control are summarized on this slide
Patient self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG)
A1C
Continuous Glucose Monitoring or interstitial glucose may be a useful adjunct to SMBD in some patients.
Recommendations for glucose monitoring, A1C testing, correlation of A1C with average glucose, glycemic goals in adults, intensive glycemic control and cardiovascular outcomes, and recommended glycemic goals for many nonpregnant adults with diabetes as well as glycemic goals in pregnant women are summarized in the following slides.
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Recommendations for glucose monitoring are summarized on three slides
Patients on multiple-dose insulin (MDI) or insulin pump therapy should do SMBG prior to meals and snacks, occasionally postprandially, at bedtime, prior to exercise, when they suspect low blood glucose, after treating low blood glucose until they are normoglycemic, and prior to critical tasks such as driving This may mean testing 6-10 times per day, though individual needs vary. But at least in studies of children with type 1 diabetes, increased daily frequency of SMBG was significantly associated with lower A1C.
SMBG frequency and timing should be dictated by the patient’s specific needs and goals
SMBG is especially important for patients treated with insulin to monitor for and prevent asymptomatic hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
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Recommendations for glucose monitoring are summarized on three slides
Patients on multiple-dose insulin (MDI) or insulin pump therapy should do SMBG prior to meals and snacks, occasionally postprandially, at bedtime, prior to exercise, when they suspect low blood glucose, after treating low blood glucose until they are normoglycemic, and prior to critical tasks such as driving This may mean testing 6-10 times per day, though individual needs vary. But at least in studies of children with type 1 diabetes, increased daily frequency of SMBG was significantly associated with lower A1C.
SMBG frequency and timing should be dictated by the patient’s specific needs and goals
SMBG is especially important for patients treated with insulin to monitor for and prevent asymptomatic hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
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A1C reflects average glycemia over several months and has strong predictive value for diabetes complications. Thus, A1C testing should be performed routinely in all patients with diabetes—at initial assessment and as part of continuing care. Measurement about every 3 months determines whether patients’ glycemic targets have been reached and maintained, though the frequency of A1C testing should depend on the clinical situation, the treatment regimen, and the clinician’s judgment.
For your patients meeting treatment goals and with stable control, check the A1C at least twice a year, and for your patients whose therapy has changed or who aren’t meeting glycemic goals, test quarterly. You may also have patients who are unstable or highly intensively managed, such as pregnant women with type 1, whom you may wish to test more frequently than every 3 months.
Point of care A1C testing can help accommodate more timely decisions, for example on when to change therapy.
The A1C test is subject to certain limitations: conditions that affect erythrocyte turnover (e.g., hemolysis, blood loss) and hemoglobin variants must be considered, particularly when the A1C result does not correlate with the patient’s clinical situation;2 in addition, A1C does not provide a measure of glycemic variability or hypoglycemia
For patients prone to glycemic variability (especially type 1 diabetic patients, or type 2 diabetic patients with severe insulin deficiency), glycemic control is best judged by the combination of result of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) testing and A1C
The A1C may also confirm the accuracy of a patient’s meter (or the patient’s reported SMBG results) and the adequacy of the SMBG testing schedule
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A1C reflects average glycemia over several months and has strong predictive value for diabetes complications. Thus, A1C testing should be performed routinely in all patients with diabetes—at initial assessment and as part of continuing care. Measurement about every 3 months determines whether patients’ glycemic targets have been reached and maintained, though the frequency of A1C testing should depend on the clinical situation, the treatment regimen, and the clinician’s judgment.
For your patients meeting treatment goals and with stable control, check the A1C at least twice a year, and for your patients whose therapy has changed or who aren’t meeting glycemic goals, test quarterly. You may also have patients who are unstable or highly intensively managed, such as pregnant women with type 1, whom you may wish to test more frequently than every 3 months.
Point of care A1C testing can help accommodate more timely decisions, for example on when to change therapy.
The A1C test is subject to certain limitations: conditions that affect erythrocyte turnover (e.g., hemolysis, blood loss) and hemoglobin variants must be considered, particularly when the A1C result does not correlate with the patient’s clinical situation;2 in addition, A1C does not provide a measure of glycemic variability or hypoglycemia
For patients prone to glycemic variability (especially type 1 diabetic patients, or type 2 diabetic patients with severe insulin deficiency), glycemic control is best judged by the combination of result of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) testing and A1C
The A1C may also confirm the accuracy of a patient’s meter (or the patient’s reported SMBG results) and the adequacy of the SMBG testing schedule
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We’ll discuss glycemic goals in children and adolescents and in pregnant women in the sections specific to care of those populations. These slides are specific to nonpregnant adults.
Hyperglycemia defines diabetes, and glycemic control is fundamental to diabetes management; recommendations for glycemic goals in adults1 are reviewed on three slides. The concerning mortality findings in the ACCORD trial, discussed which we’ll get to shortly, and the relatively intense efforts required to achieve near-euglycemia should also be considered when setting glycemic targets.
Glycemic control achieved using A1C targets of &lt;7% has been shown to reduce microvascular complications of diabetes and, in type 1 diabetes, mortality. If implemented soon after the diagnosis of diabetes this target is associated with long-term reduction in macrovascular disease.
Providers might suggest more stringent A1C goals (such as &lt;6.5%) for selected individual patients if this can be achieved without significant hypoglycemia or other adverse effects of treatment. Appropriate patients might include those with short duration of diabetes, type 2 diabetes treated with lifestyle or metformin only, long life expectancy, or no significant cardiovascular disease.
Less stringent A1C goals (such as &lt;8%) may be appropriate for patients with a history of severe hypoglycemia, limited life expectancy, advanced microvascular or macrovascular complications, extensive comorbid conditions, or long-standing diabetes in whom the general goal is difficult to attain despite diabetes self-management education, appropriate glucose monitoring, and effective doses of multiple glucose-lowering agents including insulin.
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We’ll discuss glycemic goals in children and adolescents and in pregnant women in the sections specific to care of those populations. These slides are specific to nonpregnant adults.
Hyperglycemia defines diabetes, and glycemic control is fundamental to diabetes management; recommendations for glycemic goals in adults1 are reviewed on three slides. The concerning mortality findings in the ACCORD trial, discussed which we’ll get to shortly, and the relatively intense efforts required to achieve near-euglycemia should also be considered when setting glycemic targets.
Glycemic control achieved using A1C targets of &lt;7% has been shown to reduce microvascular complications of diabetes and, in type 1 diabetes, mortality. If implemented soon after the diagnosis of diabetes this target is associated with long-term reduction in macrovascular disease.
Providers might suggest more stringent A1C goals (such as &lt;6.5%) for selected individual patients if this can be achieved without significant hypoglycemia or other adverse effects of treatment. Appropriate patients might include those with short duration of diabetes, type 2 diabetes treated with lifestyle or metformin only, long life expectancy, or no significant cardiovascular disease.
Less stringent A1C goals (such as &lt;8%) may be appropriate for patients with a history of severe hypoglycemia, limited life expectancy, advanced microvascular or macrovascular complications, extensive comorbid conditions, or long-standing diabetes in whom the general goal is difficult to attain despite diabetes self-management education, appropriate glucose monitoring, and effective doses of multiple glucose-lowering agents including insulin.
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We’ll discuss glycemic goals in children and adolescents and in pregnant women in the sections specific to care of those populations. These slides are specific to nonpregnant adults.
Hyperglycemia defines diabetes, and glycemic control is fundamental to diabetes management; recommendations for glycemic goals in adults1 are reviewed on three slides. The concerning mortality findings in the ACCORD trial, discussed which we’ll get to shortly, and the relatively intense efforts required to achieve near-euglycemia should also be considered when setting glycemic targets.
Glycemic control achieved using A1C targets of &lt;7% has been shown to reduce microvascular complications of diabetes and, in type 1 diabetes, mortality. If implemented soon after the diagnosis of diabetes this target is associated with long-term reduction in macrovascular disease.
Providers might suggest more stringent A1C goals (such as &lt;6.5%) for selected individual patients if this can be achieved without significant hypoglycemia or other adverse effects of treatment. Appropriate patients might include those with short duration of diabetes, type 2 diabetes treated with lifestyle or metformin only, long life expectancy, or no significant cardiovascular disease.
Less stringent A1C goals (such as &lt;8%) may be appropriate for patients with a history of severe hypoglycemia, limited life expectancy, advanced microvascular or macrovascular complications, extensive comorbid conditions, or long-standing diabetes in whom the general goal is difficult to attain despite diabetes self-management education, appropriate glucose monitoring, and effective doses of multiple glucose-lowering agents including insulin.
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We’ll discuss glycemic goals in children and adolescents and in pregnant women in the sections specific to care of those populations. These slides are specific to nonpregnant adults.
Hyperglycemia defines diabetes, and glycemic control is fundamental to diabetes management; recommendations for glycemic goals in adults1 are reviewed on three slides. The concerning mortality findings in the ACCORD trial, discussed which we’ll get to shortly, and the relatively intense efforts required to achieve near-euglycemia should also be considered when setting glycemic targets.
Glycemic control achieved using A1C targets of &lt;7% has been shown to reduce microvascular complications of diabetes and, in type 1 diabetes, mortality. If implemented soon after the diagnosis of diabetes this target is associated with long-term reduction in macrovascular disease.
Providers might suggest more stringent A1C goals (such as &lt;6.5%) for selected individual patients if this can be achieved without significant hypoglycemia or other adverse effects of treatment. Appropriate patients might include those with short duration of diabetes, type 2 diabetes treated with lifestyle or metformin only, long life expectancy, or no significant cardiovascular disease.
Less stringent A1C goals (such as &lt;8%) may be appropriate for patients with a history of severe hypoglycemia, limited life expectancy, advanced microvascular or macrovascular complications, extensive comorbid conditions, or long-standing diabetes in whom the general goal is difficult to attain despite diabetes self-management education, appropriate glucose monitoring, and effective doses of multiple glucose-lowering agents including insulin.
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This slide, “Approach to Management of Hyperglycemia,” depicts the elements of decision making used to determine appropriate efforts to achieve glycemic targets1 (Adapted with permission from Inzucchi et al.)
You may have seen this before, but in case not we’ll walk through it briefly. Going down the left side you see a series of patient or disease characteristics with a corresponding A1C impact scale on the right. The small end of the triangle aligns with a more stringent A1C and the fatter end aligns with less stringent A1C. So taking the first one, the red triangle, risks associated with hypoglycemia and other drug adverse effects…. Clearly the risks are lower with a more stringent A1C and higher with a less stringent A1C.
These are grouped into two categories, the [CLICK] top set consists of factors that are usually not modifiable and [CLICK] the bottom set may be potentially modifiable.
Where possible, such decisions should be made in conjunction with the patient, reflecting his or her preferences, needs, and values
This “scale” is not designed to be applied rigidly but to be used as a broad construct to help guide clinical decisions
Those with long duration of diabetes, known history of severe hypoglycemia, advanced atherosclerosis, and advanced age/frailty may benefit from less aggressive targets
Providers should be vigilant in preventing severe hypoglycemia in patients with advanced disease and should not aggressively attempt to achieve near-normal A1C levels in patients in whom such targets cannot be safely and reasonably achieved
Severe or frequent hypoglycemia is an absolute indication for the modification of treatment regimens, including setting higher glycemic goals
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Shown here are the Association’s recommended glycemic goals for many nonpregnant adults.
These recommendations are based on those for A1C values, with listed blood glucose levels that appear to correlate with achievement of an A1C of &lt;7%
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• An A1C goal of &lt;7.5% is recommended across all pediatric age-groups.
Current standards for diabetes management reflect the need to lower glucose as safely as possible. This should be done with stepwise goals. Special consideration should be given to the risk of hypoglycemia in young children (aged &lt;6 years) who are often unable to recognize, articulate, and/or manage their hypoglycemic symptoms. This “hypoglycemia unawareness” should be considered when establishing individualized glycemic targets.
Although it was previously thought that young children were at risk for cognitive impairment after episodes of severe hypoglycemia, current data have not confirmed this notion. Furthermore, new therapeutic modalities, such as rapid- and long-acting insulin analogs, technological advances (e.g., continuous glucose monitors, low glucose suspend insulin pumps), and education, may mitigate the incidence of severe hypoglycemia
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This is Table 11.1, Blood glucose and A1C goals for type 1 diabetes across all pediatric age-groups.
With these goals it is essential to keep in mind three key concepts: [CLICK]
Goals should be individualized, and lower goals may be reasonable based on benefit-risk assessment. [CLICK]
Blood glucose goals should be modified in children with frequent hypoglycemia or hypoglycemia unawareness. [CLICK]
Postprandial blood glucose values should be measured when there is a discrepancy between preprandial blood glucose values and A1C levels and to help assess glycemia in those on basal–bolus regimens.
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Approaches to Glycemic Treatment
Starting off with type 1 diabetes, there are plenty of other resources out there on initiating and managing insulin therapy, so we won’t go into that here.
Most of your patients with type 1 diabetes should be treated with multiple dose injections or insulin pump therapy. There are minimal differences between the two as far as hypoglycemia is concerned. Whichever one a patient chooses, intensive management and active patient or family participation should be strongly encouraged. [CLICK]
Individuals who have been successfully using an insulin pump should have continued access after they turn 65.
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Consider educating your patients with type 1 diabetes on matching prandial insulin doses to carbohydrate intake, premeal blood glucose, and anticipated activity. [CLICK]
And finally, most individuals with type 1 should use insulin analogs to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia.
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Pramlintide is an FDA approved amylin analog that delays gastric emptying, blunts pancreatic glucose secretion, and enhances satiety.
It can induce weight loss and lower the insulin dose, but does require the concurrent reduction of prandial insulin to lower the risk of severe hypoglycemia.
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A few words on transplantation.
Pancreatic or islet cell transplantation can normalize glucose levels but require lifelong immunosuppression to prevent graft rejection and recurrence of islet destruction. Therefore, pancreas transplantation should be reserved for type 1 patients undergoing simultaneous renal transplantation, following renal transplantation, or for those with recurrent ketoacidosis or severe hypoglycemia despite aggressive glycemic management.
Islet cell transplantation remains investigational. Auto-islet transplantation may be considered for patients requiring total pancreatectomy who meet eligibility criteria.
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A few words on transplantation.
Pancreatic or islet cell transplantation can normalize glucose levels but require lifelong immunosuppression to prevent graft rejection and recurrence of islet destruction. Therefore, pancreas transplantation should be reserved for type 1 patients undergoing simultaneous renal transplantation, following renal transplantation, or for those with recurrent ketoacidosis or severe hypoglycemia despite aggressive glycemic management.
Islet cell transplantation remains investigational. Auto-islet transplantation may be considered for patients requiring total pancreatectomy who meet eligibility criteria.
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Recommended pharmacological therapy for hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes1 is summarized on the next two slides.
First, metformin, if not contraindicated and if tolerated, is the preferred initial pharmacological agent for type 2 diabetes. Metformin has a long-standing evidence base for efficacy and safety, is inexpensive, and may reduce risk of cardiovascular events.
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In patients with newly diagnosed patients type 2 diabetes and markedly symptomatic or elevated blood glucose levels or A1C, consider insulin therapy, with or without additional agents, from the outset
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The progressive nature of T2DM should be regularly & objectively explained to T2DM patients.
Along those lines, for your patients who are not achieving glycemic goals, promptly initiate insulin therapy
Avoid using insulin as a threat, describing it as a failure or punishment
And do give patients a self-titration algorithm
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Here we give the action profiles of NN brands including the newer introductions, NovoRapid & NovoMix 30
Note the difference in onset, peak & duration of action of NovoRapid & Actrapid & similarly NovoMix 30 & Mixtard 30
Here we give the action profiles of NN brands including the newer introductions, NovoRapid & NovoMix 30
Note the difference in onset, peak & duration of action of NovoRapid & Actrapid & similarly NovoMix 30 & Mixtard 30
Here we give the action profiles of NN brands including the newer introductions, NovoRapid & NovoMix 30
Note the difference in onset, peak & duration of action of NovoRapid & Actrapid & similarly NovoMix 30 & Mixtard 30
In this regimen which is fairly commonly used two injections of a patient -mixed intermediate + soluble insulin are given per day
These two injections are given before breakfast & before bedtime.
The proportion/dosage of insulins can be titrated based on BG profiles.
This regimen has its own drawbacks which include
Mixing insulins is tedious and problematic for the patient
Inaccuracy of dose is common
Errors in dose could lead to problems. HENCE THIS REGIMEN IS NOT PREFERRED AS IT IS MORE PROBLEMATIC FOR THE PATIENT
In this regimen which is fairly commonly used two injections of a patient -mixed intermediate + soluble insulin are given per day
These two injections are given before breakfast & before bedtime.
The proportion/dosage of insulins can be titrated based on BG profiles.
This regimen has its own drawbacks which include
Mixing insulins is tedious and problematic for the patient
Inaccuracy of dose is common
Errors in dose could lead to problems. HENCE THIS REGIMEN IS NOT PREFERRED AS IT IS MORE PROBLEMATIC FOR THE PATIENT
In this regimen which is fairly commonly used two injections of a patient -mixed intermediate + soluble insulin are given per day
These two injections are given before breakfast & before bedtime.
The proportion/dosage of insulins can be titrated based on BG profiles.
This regimen has its own drawbacks which include
Mixing insulins is tedious and problematic for the patient
Inaccuracy of dose is common
Errors in dose could lead to problems. HENCE THIS REGIMEN IS NOT PREFERRED AS IT IS MORE PROBLEMATIC FOR THE PATIENT
In this regimen which is fairly commonly used two injections of a patient -mixed intermediate + soluble insulin are given per day
These two injections are given before breakfast & before bedtime.
The proportion/dosage of insulins can be titrated based on BG profiles.
This regimen has its own drawbacks which include
Mixing insulins is tedious and problematic for the patient
Inaccuracy of dose is common
Errors in dose could lead to problems. HENCE THIS REGIMEN IS NOT PREFERRED AS IT IS MORE PROBLEMATIC FOR THE PATIENT
HL Refs
Aronoff_Diabetes_Spectrum_2004_p184,185,186,187,188.pdf
Nielsen_Regul_Pept_2004_p77.pdf
DISCUSSION
Continuously infused GLP-1 has the following effects1,2
It enhances glucose-dependent insulin production
It restores first-phase insulin response
It decreases postprandial glucagon production, thus decreasing glucagon-stimulated hepatic glucose output
It regulates gastric emptying, decreasing the rate of peak nutrient absorption from meals
It decreases food intake
REFERENCES
1. Aronoff SL, et al. Diabetes Spectrum. 2004;17:183-190
2. Nielsen LL, et al. Regul Pept. 2004;117:77-78
Section 12: Management of Diabetes in Pregnancy
This section will cover the management of diabetes in pregnancy; Guidelines related to the diagnosis of GDM were covered earlier, in Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes.
Recommendations for the preconception care of women with diabetes are summarized in two slides:
Provide preconception counseling that addresses the importance of glycemic control as close to normal as is safely possible, ideally &lt;6.5%, to reduce the risk of congenital anomalies.
Family planning should be discussed and effective contraception should be prescribed and used until a woman is prepared and ready to become pregnant.
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Women with preexisting type 1 or type 2 diabetes who are planning pregnancy or who have become pregnant should be counseled on the risk of development and/or progression of diabetic retinopathy. Eye examinations should occur before pregnancy or in the first trimester and then be monitored every trimiseter and for 1 year postpartum as indicated by degree of retinopathy.
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Recommendations for care of women with gestational diabetes include the following:
Lifestyle change is an essential part GDM mgmt. and may suffice for many women. Add medications if needed to achieve glycemic targets.
Preferred medications in GDM are insulin and metformin; glyburide may be used but may have higher rate of neonatal hypoglycemia & macrosomia than insulin or metformin. Other agents have not been adequately studied. Most oral agents cross the placenta and all lack long-term safety data.
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Recommendations for care of women with gestational diabetes include the following:
Lifestyle change is an essential part GDM mgmt. and may suffice for many women. Add medications if needed to achieve glycemic targets.
Preferred medications in GDM are insulin and metformin; glyburide may be used but may have higher rate of neonatal hypoglycemia & macrosomia than insulin or metformin. Other agents have not been adequately studied. Most oral agents cross the placenta and all lack long-term safety data.
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And finally, recommendations on general principles for management of diabetes in pregnancy are summarized here and on the following slide:
Potentially teratogenic medications (ACE inhibitors, statins, etc.) should be avoided in sexually active women of childbearing age who are not using reliable contraception.
Fasting, preprandial & postprandial SMBG are recommended in both gestational and pregestational diabetes in pregnancy to achieve glycemic control.
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And finally, recommendations on general principles for management of diabetes in pregnancy are summarized here and on the following slide:
Potentially teratogenic medications (ACE inhibitors, statins, etc.) should be avoided in sexually active women of childbearing age who are not using reliable contraception.
Fasting, preprandial & postprandial SMBG are recommended in both gestational and pregestational diabetes in pregnancy to achieve glycemic control.
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Due to increased red blood cell turnover, A1C is lower in normal pregnancy than in normal nonpregnant women. The A1C target in pregnancy is 6 – 6.5%.
Less than 6% may be optimal if you can achieve it without significant hypoglycemia, but the target may be relaxed to less than 7% if necessary to prevent hypoglycemia.
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In women with pregestational, or pre-existing type 1 or type 2 diabetes, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends the following targets:
Fasting ≤90 mg/dL
One-hour postprandial ≤130–140mg/dL
Two-hour postprandial ≤120 mg/dL
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Key Points
In conclusion:
Insulin is the oldest, most studied and most effective antihyperglycemic agent but can cause weight gain (2-4 kg) and, in rare instances, hypoglycemia
Insulin analogues with longer, non-peaking profiles may decrease the risk of hypoglycemia compared with NPH insulin
Published studies have not demonstrated whether inhaled insulin can lower HbA1c to 7% or lower
Premixed insulin is not recommended during dose adjustment
Key Points
In conclusion:
Insulin is the oldest, most studied and most effective antihyperglycemic agent but can cause weight gain (2-4 kg) and, in rare instances, hypoglycemia
Insulin analogues with longer, non-peaking profiles may decrease the risk of hypoglycemia compared with NPH insulin
Published studies have not demonstrated whether inhaled insulin can lower HbA1c to 7% or lower
Premixed insulin is not recommended during dose adjustment
Key Points
In conclusion:
Insulin is the oldest, most studied and most effective antihyperglycemic agent but can cause weight gain (2-4 kg) and, in rare instances, hypoglycemia
Insulin analogues with longer, non-peaking profiles may decrease the risk of hypoglycemia compared with NPH insulin
Published studies have not demonstrated whether inhaled insulin can lower HbA1c to 7% or lower
Premixed insulin is not recommended during dose adjustment
Key Points
(continued from previous):
When initiating insulin, patients should start with bedtime intermediate-acting insulin, or bedtime or morning long-acting insulin
After 2 to 3 months, if fasting blood glucose levels are in target range but HbA1c is 7% or higher, blood glucose levels should be checked before lunch, dinner and bed, and, depending on the results, a 2nd insulin injection should be added.
After 2 to 3 months, if pre-meal blood glucose is out of range, a 3rd injection may be needed. If HbA1c is still 7% or higher, 2-hour postprandial levels should be checked and preprandial rapid-acting insulin adjusted accordingly.
Key Points
(continued from previous):
When initiating insulin, patients should start with bedtime intermediate-acting insulin, or bedtime or morning long-acting insulin
After 2 to 3 months, if fasting blood glucose levels are in target range but HbA1c is 7% or higher, blood glucose levels should be checked before lunch, dinner and bed, and, depending on the results, a 2nd insulin injection should be added.
After 2 to 3 months, if pre-meal blood glucose is out of range, a 3rd injection may be needed. If HbA1c is still 7% or higher, 2-hour postprandial levels should be checked and preprandial rapid-acting insulin adjusted accordingly.