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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Prediabetes}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Impaired pasting glucose or impaired glucose tolerance. High risk of developing T2DM. Aggressive lifestyle change.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{↑ insulin production to try and keep up (chronic hyperinsulinemia) = body becomes less sensitive to it = exhaust the beta cells "burn out" = decline in function = ↓ insulin (alongside resistance)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{↑ triglycerides (\textgreater{}1.7mmol/L)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{↓ HDL (males \textless{}1.03, females \textless{}1.29)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{↑ BP (S \textgreater{}130, D \textgreater{}85)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Fasting BGL \textgreater{}5.6mmol/L} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\emph{Defective insulin receptors → Cells cannot efficiently take up glucose = ↑ blood glucose levels. Compensatory hepatic response → The liver ↑s gluconeogenesis}}} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Insulin resistance AND relative insulin deficiency} \tn 
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prev education/age on diagnosis & how they take their medication \tn 
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Trembling & 3 Ps \tn 
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 & irritability \tn 
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retinopathy (vision loss or blindness) & nephropathy (leading cause of CKD) \tn 
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neuropathy – numbness/feet - amputations & stroke \tn 
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Glucose, random & 3.0-7.7 mmol/L \tn 
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Glucose, fasting & 3-6 mmol/L \tn 
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Impaired, fasting glucose & 6.1-6.9 mmol/L \tn 
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Diabetic, fasting glucose & \textgreater{} 7 mmol/L \tn 
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Insulin & 5-25 mmol/L \tn 
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OGTT (normal) & 3-7.7 mmol/L \tn 
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OGTT (impaired) & 7.8-11 mmol/L \tn 
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{\bf{HbA1c}} & {\emph{long-term indicator of blood glucose control}} \tn 
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Normal range & 3.5-6\% \tn 
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Prediabetes & 6-6.4\% \tn 
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Diabetes & \textgreater{}6.5\% \tn 
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Good control & \textless{}7\% \tn 
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Poor Control & \textgreater{}8.1\% \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Contact: 3-6 encounters in first 6 months. Min 1 annual review.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Strategies}}  \tn
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Weight Management & ↑ exercise, portion control, ↑ lean P/Fibre, meal plans, swaps \tn 
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Carb counting & 1 carb choice/exchange = 15g CHO. 2-4 exchanges per meal (30-60g CHO). 1–2 carb exchanges per snack. Label reading, sugar-free substitutes \tn 
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CHO consistency & ↑ complex carbs, even spacing throughout the day \tn 
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GI & Lower GI foods and "dressing up" CHO \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\emph{Inappropriate intake of types of carbohydrates (intake), related to food/nutrition knowledge deficit, as evidenced by CHO intake/CHO distribution ratio/FBG}}} \tn 
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{\bf{{\emph{Metformin}}}} & ↑ insulin sensitivity. ↓ liver glucose. S/E: metallic taste, N/D. Tablet taken w/ food. \tn 
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{\bf{{\emph{Alogliptin, Linagliptin, Saxagliptin, Sitagliptin, Vildagliptin}}}} & ↑ insulin production. ↓ liver glucose. S/E: GI upset. Tablet. \tn 
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{\bf{GLP-1 ({\emph{e.g. Ozempic/Semaglutide}}}}) & ↑ insulin production. ↓ stomach emptying. N/V/D, weight loss, appetite suppression. Injection twice a day, or once a week \tn 
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{\bf{SGLT2 inhibitor. {\emph{Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin, Ertugliflozin}}}} & ↑ glucose loss in urine. Tablet taken w/ water. S/E: dehydration (↑ urination), ↓ BP, weight loss, ketoacidosis. Avoid if eating a very low CHO diet. \tn 
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{\bf{Sulfonylurea {\emph{Glibenclamide, Gliclazide, Glipizide, Glimepiride}}}} & ↑ insulin production. S/E: N/D, hypoglycaemia, weight gain. \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{INSULIN Injections}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Background}}: control fasting blood glucose levels. 1-2/day regardless of mealtimes.} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}{\bf{Long-acting}} (onset 2.4h, duration \textasciitilde{}24): {\emph{TOUJEO}}, {\emph{OPTISULIN}}. {\bf{Intermediate-acting}} (onset 0.5-1h, duration 10-16h): {\emph{PROTAPHANE, HUMULIN NPH}}} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Bolus}}: Quickly reduce high blood glucose levels} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}{\bf{Rapid acting}} (onset 5 mins, duration 4.5 hours). {\emph{NOVORAPID, HUMALOG, APIDRA, FIASP.}} Taken immediately after a meal.  {\bf{Short acting}}. (onset 30 mins, duration 6 hours). {\emph{ACTRAPID, HUMULIN R.}} Taken 15-30 mins before meal.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}{\bf{Analogue}} (onset 5-15min, duration 10-16h). {\emph{NOVOMIX30, HUMALOG MIX 25, HUMALOG MIX 50, RYZODEG 70}}  {\bf{Human}} (onset 30min, duration 10-16h). {\emph{MIXTARD 30, MIXTARD 50.}}} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{{\emph{Important to have carbs at every meal and avoid skipping meals.}}}}} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Muscogiuri et al. Nutritional guidelines for the management of insulin resistance. Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2022} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{A Position Statement on Screening and Management of Prediabetes in Adults 2020} \tn 
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