Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes medication decision aid

•  https://decisionaid.ca/diabetes/

Diabetes Canada

• https://guidelines.diabetes.ca/cpg

Individualizing A1C target

• https://www.diabetes.ca/managing-my-diabetes/tools---resources/individualizing-your-patient%E2%80%99s-a1c-target

1. What is the minimum A1C level required for a diabetes diagnosis?

a) ≥5.5% on two separate tests

b) ≥6.5% on two separate tests

c) ≥7.0% on two separate tests

d) ≥8.0% on two separate tests

2. Which of the following medications carries a higher risk of hypoglycemia?

a) Metformin

b) Dulaglutide

c) Ozempic

d) Gliclazide

3. What is the recommended action if a patient’s blood glucose level is <4.0 mmol/L and symptoms of hypoglycemia are present?

a) Call 911 immediately

b) Take 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates

c) Skip the next insulin dose

d) Eat a snack high in protein

4.  What does the acronym SADMANS represent in the context of diabetes management?

a) Sick day medications that should be considered for adjustment

b) A set of drugs that are contraindicated in pregnancy

c) Medications for managing diabetic neuropathy

d) Common side effects of hypoglycemia

5. Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of diabetes?

a) Polyphagia

b) Polyuria

c) Night sweats

d) Polydipsia