Is there a PowerPoint presentation of the American Diabetes Association?
PowerPoint Presentation This slide deck contains content created, reviewed, and approved by the American Diabetes Association.
What are the pharmacologic interventions to prevent type 2 diabetes?
Pharmacologic Interventions. 3.5 Metformin therapy for prevention of type 2 diabetes should be considered in those with prediabetes, especially for those with BMI ≥35 kg/m2, those aged <60 years, and women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus. A
What are the considerations for the treatment of diabetes mellitus (DM)?
Considerations include comorbidities (atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, heart failure, chronic kidney disease), hypoglycemia risk, impact on weight, cost, risk for side effects, and patient preferences. E Pharmacologic Approaches to Glycemic Treatment: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes – 2019. Diabetes Care 2019;42(Suppl. 1):S90-S102
What is the LDL-C target for people with diabetes?
People with T1D are at elevated cardiovascular risk LDL-C target: <70 mg/dL—for the majority of patients with diabetes who are determined to have a high risk Use a statin regardless of LDL-C level in patients with diabetes who meet the following criteria:
How is type 1 diabetes education provided to youth with Type 1?
13.1 Youth with type 1 diabetes and parents/caregivers (for patients aged <18 years) should receive culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate individualized diabetes self-management education and support according to national standards at diagnosis and routinely thereafter. B
What are the standards for diabetes care in the hospital?
Section 15.Diabetes Care in the Hospital Hospital Care Delivery Standards. 15.1 Perform an A1C on all patients with diabetes or hyperglycemia (blood glucose >140 mg/dL [7.8 mmol/L]) admitted to the hospital if not performed in the prior 3 months. B Diabetes Care in the Hospital: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes – 2019.
What should be included in patient education about hypoglycemia during exercise?
Families should also receive education on prevention and management of hypoglycemia during and after exercise, including ensuring patients have a pre-exercise glucose level of 90-250 mg/dL (5-13 mmol/L) and accessible carbohydrates before engaging in activity, individualized according to the type/intensity of the planned physical activity. E