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55 y.o moderate obese hispanic female BMI 29. + for glucose in urine fasting blood glucose 190 & 200 on 2 different MD visits increased thirst and urniation complains of decreased energy. pt. has HX of alcohol use occasional no current meds family HX diabetes.
Current BP 150/90, 20 lb weight gain in 2 years, blurred vision 2 urinary tract infections in 1 year frequent vaginal infections. Abnormal labs A1C of 10 LDL 160 HDL35 and triglycerides 266
- list specific goals for treatment for R.S.
- What drug therapy would you prescribe and why?
- What is the goal for FPG fasting plasma glucose? Postprandial glucose? HbA1c?
- Discuss specific education for R.S. based on the prescribed therapy?