Diabetes Algorithm AACE Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025

Diabetes Algorithm AACE Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Pre-DM Criteria - ANSWERS1. Impaired fasting glucose (FBG: 100-125mg/dL) 2. Impaired glucose tolerance (2-hour PG: 140-199mg/dL) 3. Metabolic syndrome What is first line treatment for both pre-DM and DM? - ANSWERSLifestyle therapy What does lifestyle therapy consist of? - ANSWERS1. Nutrition (maintaining/achieving optimal weight, plant based diet high in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids) 2. Physical activity (150min/week of moderate exertion, strength training) 3. Sleep (~7 hours a night, basic sleep hygiene) 4. Behavioral support 5. Smoking cessation What are the two routes of ASCVD risk factor modification algorithm? - ANSWERS1. Dyslipidemia 2. Hypertension What should you do prior to initiating a statin in a patient? - ANSWERSAssess ASCVD risk At what triglyceride level do you initiate additional medications with a statin? What are these medications? - ANSWERSTG>500mg/dL Fibrates Rx-grade Omega-3 Fatty acids Niacin