Diabetes - Type 2

List FOUR non-modifiable factors that may contribute to the onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus

Describe the mechanism of action of the incretins

List FOUR modifiable factors that may contribute to the onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus

Describe the MOA of first-line hypoglycaemic agent for Type 2 Diabetes?

What is the dose for Metformin?

What are the Side Effects for Metformin?

What are the Cautions and Contraindications of Metformin?

What is the first OHA if the patient is not overweight (<25 BMI)? Example?

What is the MOA (Mode of Action) of Sulphonylureas?

What are the side effects and caution of Sulphonylureas?

What is the MOA of Meglitinides? Examples of drug names?

Side effects for Meglitinides?

Define Diabetes

Counter-regulatory hormones are...?
And they do...?

What is normal blood glucose?

Describe the microvascular and macrovascular complications of Type 2 Diabetes

What are the early signs of hypoglycaemia?

What blood glucose level does early signs of hypoglycaemia begin?

What is the management of hypoglycaemia if patient is conscious?

What is the management of a hypoglycaemic patient if unconscious?