QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
The urine analysis will detect glucose and ketones. In those with type 1 diabetes, the glucose will be excreted in the urine. A patient may present with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and in this instance, urinary ketones will also be raised. It is useful in diabetic emergencies, but not in routine monitoring of glycaemic control.
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b
Urine analysis
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When blood glucose is taken randomly, it should not exceed 11.1 mmol/L. If it does, this is indicative of diabetes. Random blood glucose values are used to monitor glucose levels multiple times a day in Type 1 Diabetes but does not indicate long term glycaemic control.
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d
Random blood glucose values
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When blood glucose is taken after fasting it should not exceed 7.0 mmol/L. If it does, this is indicative of diabetes. It does not indicate long term glycaemic control.
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e
Fasting blood glucose
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This value reflects ambient circulating glucose (glycation of Hb) for the last 2-3 months and is used routinely to monitor glycaemic control.
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a
HbA1c
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This is the gold standard for diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The patient's fasting glucose is measured and the patient is given a 75g glucose drink. After 2 hours, the blood glucose is measured again. These values are compared to those of a healthy patient. It is not used for routine monitoring.
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c
Oral glucose tolerance test
Concept
Chapter
2693
4058
Diabetes Mellitus
Topic
167
Endocrine physiology
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Which one of the following tests is most appropriate to monitor long term glycaemic control in diabetes mellitus?
a