| What does SMBG stand for? | Self-monitoring of blood glucose | Basal and bolus regimen BP: Blood pressure DKA: Diabetic ketoacidosis SBMG: Self-monitoring of blood glucose TSH: Thyroid-stimulating hormone tTG: Tissue transglutaminase SMBG ∙ Check before each meal and at bedtime ∙ Should be checked more frequently in case A1c is not controlled, frequent hypoglycemia ∙ Glucose at midnight (12.00-2.00 am) occasionally to rule out nocturnal hypoglycemia ∙ Ketones should be checked if blood glucose is > 250 mg/dl TARGET ∙ Pre-meal 80-130 mg% ∙ 2 hours post-meal: 120-180 mg% | 76 | definition | 0.900 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1726567249_diabetes_mellitus_type_1.pdf | Basal and bolus regimen BP: Blood pressure DKA: Diabetic ketoacidosis SBMG: Self-monitoring of blood glucose TSH: Thyroid-stimulating hormone tTG: Tissue transglutaminase SMBG ∙ Check before each meal and at bedtime ∙ Should be checked more frequently in case A1c is not controlled, frequent hypoglycemia ∙ Glucose at midnight (12.00-2.00 am) occasionally to rule out nocturnal hypoglycemia ∙ Ketones should be checked if blood glucose is > 250 mg/dl TARGET ∙ Pre-meal 80-130 mg% ∙ 2 hours post-meal: 120-180 mg% | 1 | page=1,block=53 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are the symptoms and signs of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)? | Sweating, hunger, tremors, irritability, weakness, drowsiness / seizures / unconsciousness (late stage) | IN CASE OF SICKNESS / INFECTION • Measure glucose frequently, check for urine ketones if glucose >250 mg% • Drink plenty of fluids, monitor urine output • Eat small light meals 4-5 times/day • In addition to usual insulin doses, take extra regular insulin s.c. every 6 hourly (10-15% of total daily insulin dose) • If glucose not falling, excess vomiting, low urine output, high or rising ketone, admit the patient DKA MANAGEMENT • As per STW on Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) • Symptoms and signs: Sweating, hunger, tremors, irritability, weakness, drowsiness / seizures / unconsciousness (late stage) • Diagnosis: Mild / moderate: glucose <70 mg% with or without symptoms • Severe hypoglycemia: coma / seizures / inability to treat oneself • Treatment: If glucose <70 mg% take 3 tsf glucose powder or sugar; if severe: caregiver should give inj. glucagon 1 mg s.c./ i.m. | 496 | list | 0.820 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1726567249_diabetes_mellitus_type_1.pdf | every 6 hourly (10-15% of total daily insulin dose) • If glucose not falling, excess vomiting, low urine output, high or rising ketone, admit the patient DKA MANAGEMENT • As per STW on Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) • Symptoms and signs: Sweating, hunger, tremors, irritability, weakness, drowsiness / seizures / unconsciousness (late stage) • Diagnosis: Mild / moderate: glucose <70 mg% with or without symptoms • Severe hypoglycemia: coma / seizures / inability to treat oneself • Treatment: If glucose <70 mg% take 3 tsf glucose powder or sugar; if severe: caregiver should give inj. |
| What dietary components should be avoided in a balanced diet for diabetes management? | Simple sugars and excessive fats | Pre-meal and post-meal glucose level 2.Carbohydrates in the meal 3.Excercise pattern NUTRITION ∙ Calories should be appropriate to the expected body weight, pubertal status, activity ∙ Balanced diet including all food groups ∙ Simple sugars and excessive fats to be avoided ∙ Meals/snacks to be individualized and reflect insulin schedule (usually 3 meals, 2 snacks) REGULAR EXERCISE ∙ Beneficial and should be encouraged EDUCATION ∙ Emphasize diabetes related education to patient and caregivers COMPLICATIONS & COMORBIDITIES (5 YEARS AFTER DIAGNOSIS, THEN ANNUALLY) • Fundus examination (Retinopathy) • Foot examination (Neuropathy) • Urine albumin/creatinine ratio • Other investigations (S-creatinine, TSH), lipid profile EVERY THREE MONTHS • Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) • Target: <7% (should be individualized) | 227 | list | 0.820 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1726567249_diabetes_mellitus_type_1.pdf | Pre-meal and post-meal glucose level 2.Carbohydrates in the meal 3.Excercise pattern NUTRITION ∙ Calories should be appropriate to the expected body weight, pubertal status, activity ∙ Balanced diet including all food groups ∙ Simple sugars and excessive fats to be avoided ∙ Meals/snacks to be individualized and reflect insulin schedule (usually 3 meals, 2 snacks) REGULAR EXERCISE ∙ Beneficial and should be encouraged EDUCATION ∙ Emphasize diabetes related education to patient and caregivers COMPLICATIONS & COMORBIDITIES (5 YEARS AFTER DIAGNOSIS, THEN ANNUALLY) • Fundus examination |
| When should blood glucose be checked under SMBG? | before each meal and at bedtime | Basal and bolus regimen BP: Blood pressure DKA: Diabetic ketoacidosis SBMG: Self-monitoring of blood glucose TSH: Thyroid-stimulating hormone tTG: Tissue transglutaminase SMBG ∙ Check before each meal and at bedtime ∙ Should be checked more frequently in case A1c is not controlled, frequent hypoglycemia ∙ Glucose at midnight (12.00-2.00 am) occasionally to rule out nocturnal hypoglycemia ∙ Ketones should be checked if blood glucose is > 250 mg/dl TARGET ∙ Pre-meal 80-130 mg% ∙ 2 hours post-meal: 120-180 mg% | 184 | list | 0.820 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1726567249_diabetes_mellitus_type_1.pdf | Basal and bolus regimen BP: Blood pressure DKA: Diabetic ketoacidosis SBMG: Self-monitoring of blood glucose TSH: Thyroid-stimulating hormone tTG: Tissue transglutaminase SMBG ∙ Check before each meal and at bedtime ∙ Should be checked more frequently in case A1c is not controlled, frequent hypoglycemia ∙ Glucose at midnight (12.00-2.00 am) occasionally to rule out nocturnal hypoglycemia ∙ Ketones should be checked if blood glucose is > 250 mg/dl TARGET ∙ Pre-meal 80-130 mg% ∙ 2 hours post-meal: 120-180 mg% | 1 | page=1,block=53 |
| Which types of insulin are mentioned for basal administration? | glargine or detemir or NPH | Uncontrolled hyperglycemia For education of patient & family For insulin injection techniques/ SBGM/ identifying hypoglycemia s/s Recurrent hypoglycemia Severe diabetic ketoacidosis (altered sensorium, rapid breathing) Chronic diabetes specific complications Insulin administration (0.25 to 1.0U/kg depending on age and pubertal status) ∙ Basal: glargine or detemir or NPH 40-50% of daily requirement ∙Bolus: regular or rapid acting 50% of daily requirement/3 injections before each meal Insulin doses can be adjusted depending upon 1. | 346 | list | 0.820 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1726567249_diabetes_mellitus_type_1.pdf | Uncontrolled hyperglycemia For education of patient & family For insulin injection techniques/ SBGM/ identifying hypoglycemia s/s Recurrent hypoglycemia Severe diabetic ketoacidosis (altered sensorium, rapid breathing) Chronic diabetes specific complications Insulin administration (0.25 to 1.0U/kg depending on age and pubertal status) ∙ Basal: glargine or detemir or NPH 40-50% of daily requirement ∙Bolus: regular or rapid acting 50% of daily requirement/3 injections before each meal Insulin doses can be adjusted depending upon 1. |
| How often should extra regular insulin be administered during sickness or infection? | every 6 hourly (10-15% of total daily insulin dose) | IN CASE OF SICKNESS / INFECTION • Measure glucose frequently, check for urine ketones if glucose >250 mg% • Drink plenty of fluids, monitor urine output • Eat small light meals 4-5 times/day • In addition to usual insulin doses, take extra regular insulin s.c. every 6 hourly (10-15% of total daily insulin dose) • If glucose not falling, excess vomiting, low urine output, high or rising ketone, admit the patient DKA MANAGEMENT • As per STW on Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) • Symptoms and signs: Sweating, hunger, tremors, irritability, weakness, drowsiness / seizures / unconsciousness (late stage) • Diagnosis: Mild / moderate: glucose <70 mg% with or without symptoms • Severe hypoglycemia: coma / seizures / inability to treat oneself • Treatment: If glucose <70 mg% take 3 tsf glucose powder or sugar; if severe: caregiver should give inj. glucagon 1 mg s.c./ i.m. | 261 | factual | 0.570 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1726567249_diabetes_mellitus_type_1.pdf | IN CASE OF SICKNESS / INFECTION • Measure glucose frequently, check for urine ketones if glucose >250 mg% • Drink plenty of fluids, monitor urine output • Eat small light meals 4-5 times/day • In addition to usual insulin doses, take extra regular insulin s.c. every 6 hourly (10-15% of total daily insulin dose) • If glucose not falling, excess vomiting, low urine output, high or rising ketone, admit the patient DKA MANAGEMENT • As per STW on Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) • Symptoms and signs: Sweating, hunger, tremors, irritability, weakness, drowsiness / seizures / unconsciousness (late stage) |
| What is the HbA1c level that confirms a diabetes diagnosis? | HbA1c ≥ 6.5% | • Diagnosis of diabetes: Fasting plasma glucose ≥ 126 mg%; post-glucose ≥ 200 mg%; HbA1c ≥ 6.5% (all to be re-confirmed); random glucose ≥ 200 mg% with symptoms • Characteristic of T1 diabetes; urine/blood ketones: moderate-large (in > 50%) • Continuous requirement of insulin since diagnosis HbA1c, creatinine, hemoglobin, TSH, tTG (tissue transglutaminase) antibody, lipid profile | 83 | factual | 0.490 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1726567249_diabetes_mellitus_type_1.pdf | • Diagnosis of diabetes: Fasting plasma glucose ≥ 126 mg%; post-glucose ≥ 200 mg%; HbA1c ≥ 6.5% (all to be re-confirmed); random glucose ≥ 200 mg% with symptoms • Characteristic of T1 diabetes; urine/blood ketones: moderate-large (in > 50%) • Continuous requirement of insulin since diagnosis HbA1c, creatinine, hemoglobin, TSH, tTG (tissue transglutaminase) antibody, lipid profile | 1 | page=1,block=32 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the threshold for post-glucose levels to confirm diabetes? | post-glucose ≥ 200 mg% | • Diagnosis of diabetes: Fasting plasma glucose ≥ 126 mg%; post-glucose ≥ 200 mg%; HbA1c ≥ 6.5% (all to be re-confirmed); random glucose ≥ 200 mg% with symptoms • Characteristic of T1 diabetes; urine/blood ketones: moderate-large (in > 50%) • Continuous requirement of insulin since diagnosis HbA1c, creatinine, hemoglobin, TSH, tTG (tissue transglutaminase) antibody, lipid profile | 59 | factual | 0.490 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1726567249_diabetes_mellitus_type_1.pdf | • Diagnosis of diabetes: Fasting plasma glucose ≥ 126 mg%; post-glucose ≥ 200 mg%; HbA1c ≥ 6.5% (all to be re-confirmed); random glucose ≥ 200 mg% with symptoms • Characteristic of T1 diabetes; urine/blood ketones: moderate-large (in > 50%) • Continuous requirement of insulin since diagnosis HbA1c, creatinine, hemoglobin, TSH, tTG (tissue transglutaminase) antibody, lipid profile | 1 | page=1,block=32 | 0.700 | valid |
| What percentage of Type 1 diabetes patients show moderate to large urine or blood ketones? | moderate-large (in > 50%) | • Diagnosis of diabetes: Fasting plasma glucose ≥ 126 mg%; post-glucose ≥ 200 mg%; HbA1c ≥ 6.5% (all to be re-confirmed); random glucose ≥ 200 mg% with symptoms • Characteristic of T1 diabetes; urine/blood ketones: moderate-large (in > 50%) • Continuous requirement of insulin since diagnosis HbA1c, creatinine, hemoglobin, TSH, tTG (tissue transglutaminase) antibody, lipid profile | 215 | factual | 0.490 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1726567249_diabetes_mellitus_type_1.pdf | • Diagnosis of diabetes: Fasting plasma glucose ≥ 126 mg%; post-glucose ≥ 200 mg%; HbA1c ≥ 6.5% (all to be re-confirmed); random glucose ≥ 200 mg% with symptoms • Characteristic of T1 diabetes; urine/blood ketones: moderate-large (in > 50%) • Continuous requirement of insulin since diagnosis HbA1c, creatinine, hemoglobin, TSH, tTG (tissue transglutaminase) antibody, lipid profile | 1 | page=1,block=32 | 0.700 | valid |
| What should be done if glucose levels exceed 250 mg% during sickness or infection? | check for urine ketones | IN CASE OF SICKNESS / INFECTION • Measure glucose frequently, check for urine ketones if glucose >250 mg% • Drink plenty of fluids, monitor urine output • Eat small light meals 4-5 times/day • In addition to usual insulin doses, take extra regular insulin s.c. every 6 hourly (10-15% of total daily insulin dose) • If glucose not falling, excess vomiting, low urine output, high or rising ketone, admit the patient DKA MANAGEMENT • As per STW on Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) • Symptoms and signs: Sweating, hunger, tremors, irritability, weakness, drowsiness / seizures / unconsciousness (late stage) • Diagnosis: Mild / moderate: glucose <70 mg% with or without symptoms • Severe hypoglycemia: coma / seizures / inability to treat oneself • Treatment: If glucose <70 mg% take 3 tsf glucose powder or sugar; if severe: caregiver should give inj. glucagon 1 mg s.c./ i.m. | 62 | factual | 0.490 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1726567249_diabetes_mellitus_type_1.pdf | IN CASE OF SICKNESS / INFECTION • Measure glucose frequently, check for urine ketones if glucose >250 mg% • Drink plenty of fluids, monitor urine output • Eat small light meals 4-5 times/day • In addition to usual insulin doses, take extra regular insulin s.c. |