GENERAL
List the Risk factors for Diabetes
Which epidemiological factors led to the present disease?
Which factors increase the risk of complications?
Which socio-cultural factors led to the occurrence of the disease:
Does the patient have a support system?
What is the impact of a patient's condition on the family?
ABOUT DIABETES
Define Diabetes Mellitus.
What is the underlying cause of DM?
List the modifiable risk factors of DM.
Enumerate signs and symptoms of DM
What are the complications of DM?
State the Clinical classification of diabetes.
State the criteria for laboratory diagnosis of Diabetes.
Difference between type 1 and type 2 DM.
GESTATIONAL DIABETES
What does the term Gestational Diabetes Mellitus mean?
When would you say a pregnant woman has gestational diabetes?
What are the complications if a woman has diabetes during pregnancy?
MANAGEMENT
What is the treatment for type 2 DM?
What is the target blood sugar goal in a diabetic patient.
List some self care measures that a diabetic patient should follow.
When would you say that adherence to medication is good?
Why should you assess adherence to medication before making changes to the prescription?
List some possible barriers to medication adherence.
How often should a diabetic patient undergo Laboratory investigations?
How often should a diabetic patient follow up with the physician?
How often is an Ophthalmic examination required in Diabetic patient?
List the points to be included in dietary advice to a diabetic patient.
What advice will you give to a diabetic patient regarding physical activity?
What does the term aerobic activity mean?
What does moderate aerobic activity mean?
PREVENTION
Define Metabolic Syndrome
List the strategies under primordial prevention of DM.
List the strategies for primary prevention of DM.
List the strategies under secondary prevention of DM.
Which are the screening tests available for diagnosis of DM?
Which is the best screening tests for diagnosis of DM.
What is the role of HbA1c in management of diabetes?
What is the role of random blood sugar as a screening method?
What is the role of urine test for sugar as a screening method.
List some strategies for diabetes screening.
Why is population screening not recommended as a strategy for Diabetes?
How often should screening be repeated?
How are the test results of diabetes screening interpreted?
Can a single test result be used to confirm diagnosis of DM?
HYPOGLYCAEMIA
When is a person likely to develop hypoglycaemia?
What will you advise a patient regarding hypoglycaemia?
Classify the types of hypoglycaemia.
Describe management of hypoglycaemia.
SELF CARE
What points will you cover in foot care advice for a Diabetes patient
What are the symptoms of diabetes retinopathy?
What are the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy