Monitoring and Management of HbA1c
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Which of the following patients would qualify for funded SGLT2i and GLP1RA therapy according to the Special Authority criteria?

  • A patient with type 2 diabetes and an HbA1c of 52 mmol/mol, despite regular use of metformin for 3 months (correct)
  • A patient with type 2 diabetes and an HbA1c of 55 mmol/mol, despite regular use of metformin for 6 months
  • A patient with type 2 diabetes and an HbA1c of 48 mmol/mol, despite regular use of metformin for 4 months
  • A patient with type 2 diabetes and an HbA1c of 50 mmol/mol, despite regular use of metformin for 2 months
  • Which of the following is NOT a criterion for funded SGLT2i and GLP1RA therapy according to the Special Authority criteria?

  • Diabetic renal disease
  • Known CV disease
  • Māori or Pacific ethnicity
  • Five-year CV risk < 15% (correct)
  • Why are ethnicity and age-group clauses included in the Special Authority criteria for funded SGLT2i and GLP1RA therapy?

  • Because these agents are more effective in these groups
  • To reduce barriers in high-risk populations (correct)
  • Because of financial constraints
  • To exclude certain patient populations
  • Which of the following patients should be offered the opportunity to self-fund empagliflozin and/or liraglutide or dulaglutide?

    <p>Patients who meet the Special Authority criteria for one agent and would benefit from dual SGLT2i/GLP1RA therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for not allowing patients to be on funded empagliflozin and dulaglutide or liraglutide at the same time?

    <p>Financial constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional benefits can be expected from dual SGLT2i/GLP1RA therapy?

    <p>Additional reductions in glucose levels and weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following patients would NOT qualify for funded SGLT2i and GLP1RA therapy according to the Special Authority criteria?

    <p>A patient with type 2 diabetes and an HbA1c of 50 mmol/mol, despite regular use of metformin for 3 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Special Authority criteria?

    <p>To ensure only the most severe cases receive funded SGLT2i and GLP1RA therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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