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Which test is mainly used for diagnosis of impaired glucose tolerance?
Which test is mainly used for diagnosis of impaired glucose tolerance?
- HbA1c measurement
- Fasting blood glucose test
- Oral glucose tolerance test (correct)
- Random blood glucose test
What is the recommended amount of alcohol intake for patients with diabetes?
What is the recommended amount of alcohol intake for patients with diabetes?
- Heavy alcohol intake
- No alcohol intake
- Alcohol intake with medication
- Moderate alcohol intake (correct)
What is delayed hypoglycaemia?
What is delayed hypoglycaemia?
- A condition where blood glucose levels rise slowly (correct)
- A condition where blood glucose levels drop rapidly
- A condition where blood glucose levels drop slowly
- A condition where blood glucose levels rise rapidly
When is an oral glucose tolerance test required?
When is an oral glucose tolerance test required?
What does HbA1c test reflect?
What does HbA1c test reflect?
What is the standardised unit used to express HbA1c values?
What is the standardised unit used to express HbA1c values?
What is the equivalent value of 53 mmol/mol IFCC-HbA1c in DCCT-HbA1c?
What is the equivalent value of 53 mmol/mol IFCC-HbA1c in DCCT-HbA1c?
Can HbA1c be used for diagnosis of type 1 diabetes?
Can HbA1c be used for diagnosis of type 1 diabetes?
How often should HbA1c be measured in patients with type 1 diabetes?
How often should HbA1c be measured in patients with type 1 diabetes?
What is an alternative test that can be used for patients with disturbed erythrocyte turnover?
What is an alternative test that can be used for patients with disturbed erythrocyte turnover?
What is the timeframe for which fructosamine concentration measures glycated fraction of all plasma proteins?
What is the timeframe for which fructosamine concentration measures glycated fraction of all plasma proteins?
What is the association between HbA1c and long term vascular complications?
What is the association between HbA1c and long term vascular complications?
Which test is mainly used for diagnosis of impaired glucose tolerance?
Which test is mainly used for diagnosis of impaired glucose tolerance?
What is the recommended amount of alcohol intake for patients with diabetes?
What is the recommended amount of alcohol intake for patients with diabetes?
What is delayed hypoglycaemia?
What is delayed hypoglycaemia?
When is an oral glucose tolerance test required?
When is an oral glucose tolerance test required?
What does HbA1c test reflect?
What does HbA1c test reflect?
What is the standardised unit used to express HbA1c values?
What is the standardised unit used to express HbA1c values?
What is the equivalent value of 53 mmol/mol IFCC-HbA1c in DCCT-HbA1c?
What is the equivalent value of 53 mmol/mol IFCC-HbA1c in DCCT-HbA1c?
Can HbA1c be used for diagnosis of type 1 diabetes?
Can HbA1c be used for diagnosis of type 1 diabetes?
How often should HbA1c be measured in patients with type 1 diabetes?
How often should HbA1c be measured in patients with type 1 diabetes?
What is an alternative test that can be used for patients with disturbed erythrocyte turnover?
What is an alternative test that can be used for patients with disturbed erythrocyte turnover?
What is the timeframe for which fructosamine concentration measures glycated fraction of all plasma proteins?
What is the timeframe for which fructosamine concentration measures glycated fraction of all plasma proteins?
What is the association between HbA1c and long term vascular complications?
What is the association between HbA1c and long term vascular complications?
What is the recommended way for patients with diabetes to consume alcohol?
What is the recommended way for patients with diabetes to consume alcohol?
When is an oral glucose tolerance test recommended for patients with diabetes?
When is an oral glucose tolerance test recommended for patients with diabetes?
What is the purpose of an oral glucose tolerance test?
What is the purpose of an oral glucose tolerance test?
What is glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c)?
What is glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c)?
What is the unit used to express HbA1c values?
What is the unit used to express HbA1c values?
What is the equivalent value of 53 IFCC-HbA1c in DCCT-HbA1c?
What is the equivalent value of 53 IFCC-HbA1c in DCCT-HbA1c?
Can HbA1c be used for diagnosis of type 1 diabetes?
Can HbA1c be used for diagnosis of type 1 diabetes?
What is the recommended frequency for monitoring HbA1c in patients with type 1 diabetes?
What is the recommended frequency for monitoring HbA1c in patients with type 1 diabetes?
What is the recommended frequency for monitoring HbA1c in patients with type 2 diabetes?
What is the recommended frequency for monitoring HbA1c in patients with type 2 diabetes?
What is the recommended way to measure glycaemic control in patients with disturbed erythrocyte turnover?
What is the recommended way to measure glycaemic control in patients with disturbed erythrocyte turnover?
What is the recommended way to measure glycaemic control in patients who have had a recent blood transfusion?
What is the recommended way to measure glycaemic control in patients who have had a recent blood transfusion?
What is fructosamine estimation?
What is fructosamine estimation?
Study Notes
Diagnosis and Monitoring of Diabetes
- The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is mainly used for diagnosis of impaired glucose tolerance.
- The recommended amount of alcohol intake for patients with diabetes is 1 unit per day for women and 2 units per day for men.
HbA1c Test
- HbA1c test reflects the average blood glucose level over the past 2-3 months.
- The standardized unit used to express HbA1c values is mmol/mol (IFCC) or % (DCCT).
- The equivalent value of 53 mmol/mol IFCC-HbA1c is 7% DCCT-HbA1c.
- HbA1c cannot be used for diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.
- HbA1c should be measured every 3-6 months in patients with type 1 diabetes.
Alternative Tests
- Fructosamine estimation is an alternative test that can be used for patients with disturbed erythrocyte turnover.
- Fructosamine concentration measures the glycated fraction of all plasma proteins over the past 2-3 weeks.
Complications and Associations
- There is a strong association between HbA1c and long-term vascular complications.
Additional Information
- Delayed hypoglycaemia is a potential complication of diabetes treatment.
- An oral glucose tolerance test is required when there is a suspicion of impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes.
- Patients with diabetes should consume alcohol in moderation, accompanied by food, and avoid binge drinking.
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Test your knowledge of the effects of alcohol on hypoglycemia and the use of oral glucose tolerance tests in diabetes diagnosis with this informative quiz. Learn about the importance of drinking alcohol in moderation and with food, and discover when the oral glucose tolerance test is necessary. Keywords: alcohol, hypoglycemia, diabetes, glucose tolerance test.
