Diabetes and Lipid Metabolism

Extract Questions DM is a global epidemic, affecting individuals in developing as well as developed countries. What will be the projected prevalence of diabetes in 2030, based on estimates by the International Diabetes Federation? ... A 53-year-old woman presented with symptoms of increased thirst, weight loss and an increased frequency of passing urine. She had background medical history of bronchial asthma for which she occasionally used salbutamol inhaler. On examination, her BMI was 29 kg/m2. Her general physical and systemic examination was unremarkable except for central adiposity. Her fasting and random glucose readings were 6.5 and 9.2 mmol/L, respectively. Which one of the following biochemical cut-offs are diagnostic of diabetes, based on WHO criteria? ... HbA1c is a relatively new tool being employed for the diagnosis of diabetes. Although it is highly specific for the diagnosis of diabetes, it is not particularly sensitive, with relatively more probability of obtaining a false negative test result.