AACE Diabetes Algorithm Questions With Complete Solutions.
Pre-DM Criteria correct answer: 1. Impaired fasting glucose (FBG: 100-125mg/dL) 2. Impaired glucose tolerance (2-hour PG: 140-199mg/dL) 3. Metabolic syndrome What is first line treatment for both pre-DM and DM? correct answer: Lifestyle therapy What does lifestyle therapy consist of? correct answer: 1. Nutrition (maintaining/achieving optimal weight, plant based diet high in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids) 2. Physical activity (150min/week of moderate exertion, strength training) 3. Sleep (~7 hours a night, basic sleep hygiene) 4. Behavioral support 5. Smoking cessation What are the two routes of ASCVD risk factor modification algorithm? correct answer: 1. Dyslipidemia 2. Hypertension What should you do prior to initiating a statin in a patient? correct answer: Assess ASCVD risk At what triglyceride level do you initiate additional medications with a statin? What are these medications? correct answer: TG500mg/dL
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