Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

What is the 2nd line management of T2DM if HbA1c is _____ while on metformin? Dual therapy (metformin + DPP-4i/pioglitazone/sulfonylurea/SGLT-2i)

_____ is caused by a pituitary tumour which secretes excessive ACTH. Excessive ACTH causes adrenal hyperplasia

Patients who are asymptomatic of type 2 diabetes must have an abnormal _____ on one blood test OR plasma glucose on 2 seperate occasions

Hint: Investigation

Cushing's disease causes dermatological symptoms such as _____, acne vulgaris, seborrheic dermatitis

Pre-diabetic/high risk FASTING blood glucose range is _____

First-line management of type 2 diabetes without CVD is _____.

Pseudo-cushing's can mimic Cushing's syndrome and is usually due to _____ or severe depression

HbA1c should not be used for diagnosis of T2DM in patients with _____, children, HIV, pregnancy

Hint: Blood

HbA1c should be checked in patients with T2DM every _____ until stable and then 6 monthly

Cushing's syndrome can be unrelated to ACTH. The most common cause is _____

Hint: Iatrogenic