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What is the recommended glucose level to report in clinical trials?
What is the recommended glucose level to report in clinical trials?
- Less than 1.0 mmol/L
- Less than 7.0 mmol/L
- Less than 3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL) (correct)
- Less than 5.0 mmol/L
Which type of insulin was most frequently used in the study?
Which type of insulin was most frequently used in the study?
- Biosimilar insulin
- Long-acting insulin analogues (correct)
- Rapid-acting human insulins
- Intermediate human insulin
What was the focus of the LIRA-RENAL trial?
What was the focus of the LIRA-RENAL trial?
- Type 2 diabetes and moderate renal impairment (correct)
- Type 1 diabetes and moderate renal impairment
- Type 2 diabetes and severe renal impairment
- Type 1 diabetes and severe renal impairment
What percentage of patients in the study were treated with premix insulin?
What percentage of patients in the study were treated with premix insulin?
What is the risk associated with hypoglycaemia in patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk?
What is the risk associated with hypoglycaemia in patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk?
What was the primary reason for non-adherence to insulin treatment among patients who discontinued insulin treatment?
What was the primary reason for non-adherence to insulin treatment among patients who discontinued insulin treatment?
What was the comparison made in the trial by Nauck et al. (2016)?
What was the comparison made in the trial by Nauck et al. (2016)?
What percentage of patients in the study were treated with oral agents?
What percentage of patients in the study were treated with oral agents?
Which oral anti-hyperglycemic agent was most commonly used in the study?
Which oral anti-hyperglycemic agent was most commonly used in the study?
What is the focus of the review by Freemantle et al. (2016)?
What is the focus of the review by Freemantle et al. (2016)?
What is the title of the review by Peimani et al. (2010)?
What is the title of the review by Peimani et al. (2010)?
What is the percentage of patients with T1D who were on OGLD treatment?
What is the percentage of patients with T1D who were on OGLD treatment?
What percentage of patients who did not achieve their HbA1c target reported fear of hypoglycemia as a reason?
What percentage of patients who did not achieve their HbA1c target reported fear of hypoglycemia as a reason?
What is the risk factor associated with intensive glucose control according to Rana et al. (2013)?
What is the risk factor associated with intensive glucose control according to Rana et al. (2013)?
How many T2D patients who were on treatment with beta-blockers were also on treatment with insulin?
How many T2D patients who were on treatment with beta-blockers were also on treatment with insulin?
What blood glucose level is considered a cautionary signal in adult patients?
What blood glucose level is considered a cautionary signal in adult patients?
Severe hypoglycaemia has been associated with which of the following outcomes?
Severe hypoglycaemia has been associated with which of the following outcomes?
What is one of the potential consequences of low blood glucose levels for patients with T2D?
What is one of the potential consequences of low blood glucose levels for patients with T2D?
Which study is NOT associated with increased mortality rates due to severe hypoglycaemia?
Which study is NOT associated with increased mortality rates due to severe hypoglycaemia?
What was the total number of study sites that participated in the study conducted in South Africa?
What was the total number of study sites that participated in the study conducted in South Africa?
What was the recruitment strategy for adult T1D and T2D patients in the study?
What was the recruitment strategy for adult T1D and T2D patients in the study?
What is a primary concern in the management of diabetes according to the content?
What is a primary concern in the management of diabetes according to the content?
What was a limitation noted regarding the use of certain diabetes medications?
What was a limitation noted regarding the use of certain diabetes medications?
What demographic was underrepresented in the studies referenced?
What demographic was underrepresented in the studies referenced?
What issue related to hypoglycaemia is mentioned in the findings?
What issue related to hypoglycaemia is mentioned in the findings?
Which type of diabetes is primarily mentioned in connection with the management challenges discussed?
Which type of diabetes is primarily mentioned in connection with the management challenges discussed?
What demographic aspect concerning diabetes was emphasized as needing more research?
What demographic aspect concerning diabetes was emphasized as needing more research?
Which of the following studies is related to the association between severe hypoglycaemia and mortality?
Which of the following studies is related to the association between severe hypoglycaemia and mortality?
What cognitive effect is associated with hypoglycaemia as mentioned in the content?
What cognitive effect is associated with hypoglycaemia as mentioned in the content?
What is the reported incidence of hypoglycaemia in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) individuals over a four-week period?
What is the reported incidence of hypoglycaemia in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) individuals over a four-week period?
What percentage of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) individuals experienced hypoglycaemia in the reported study?
What percentage of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) individuals experienced hypoglycaemia in the reported study?
What is a potential effect of beta blockers on hypoglycaemia monitoring?
What is a potential effect of beta blockers on hypoglycaemia monitoring?
What was one of the main aims of treatment in patients with diabetes?
What was one of the main aims of treatment in patients with diabetes?
What aspect did the South African cohort study focus on specifically regarding diabetes management?
What aspect did the South African cohort study focus on specifically regarding diabetes management?
What concern may limit patients from reaching glycaemic targets according to the study?
What concern may limit patients from reaching glycaemic targets according to the study?
What did the GAPP-2 study focus on regarding patients' perspectives?
What did the GAPP-2 study focus on regarding patients' perspectives?
What was lacking in the collected data regarding hypoglycaemia incidence?
What was lacking in the collected data regarding hypoglycaemia incidence?
Study Notes
Hypoglycaemia and Diabetes Management
- Blood glucose levels < 3.0 mmol/L and < 3.9 mmol/L are cautionary signals associated with severe health risks.
- Low blood glucose in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, increased myocardial infarction risk, inflammatory markers, coma, neuronal damage, and microvascular events.
- Severe hypoglycaemia has been linked to higher mortality rates observed in the ADVANCE, ACCORD, and NICE-Sugar studies.
Study Context
- The study involved 38 sites in South Africa, focusing on patient treatment patterns.
- Physicians included the first ten adult T2D patients and first five adult Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) patients visiting during a two-week period.
- No national diabetes registry exists in the region, making findings reflective of general management practices rather than site-specific data.
Treatment Modalities
- Premix insulin was used by 41.1% of participants, most frequently in T1D patients.
- Long-acting insulin analogues were employed in 79.0% of patients, while 15.9% used intermediate human insulin, and 5.1% biosimilar insulin.
- Short-acting insulin analogues were administered to 78.5% of patients for prandial management.
- A significant number (90.5%) of enrolled patients were treated with oral agents, primarily biguanides (93.5%).
Hypoglycaemia Incidence
- Incidence of symptomatic hypoglycaemia over four weeks was 48.6% for T1D and 67.8% for T2D individuals.
- Fear of hypoglycaemia prompted 27.3% of patients to discontinue insulin treatment.
- Advantages and challenges of managing diabetes must balance the prevention of hyperglycaemia while minimizing hypoglycaemia episodes.
Patient Perspectives
- Data collected highlight patient fears and perceived barriers to achieving glycaemic targets, aligning with findings from the Global Attitude of Patients and Physicians 2 (GAPP-2) study.
- The GAPP-2 survey indicates fear of hypoglycaemia remains a significant profile among patients inhibiting effective diabetes management.
Future Considerations
- The study recognized limitations concerning the small cohort of T1D patients and their hypoglycaemia information.
- Further studies on T1D are suggested to better understand management and outcomes related to hypoglycaemia.
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This quiz covers the importance of maintaining healthy blood glucose levels, especially for patients with Type 2 Diabetes. It discusses the risks associated with low blood glucose levels, including cardiac arrhythmias and myocardial infarction.
