Diabetes guidance 1766.pdf - East Cheshire NHS Trust

Diabetes guidance 1766.pdf - East Cheshire NHS Trust Diabetes guidance 1766.pdf - East Cheshire NHS Trust

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Glycaemic Control in Type 2 DiabetesNon-Insulin therapyThe first line drug is metformin.• It should be prescribed in all appropriate patients as the standard release tablet with a usual maximumdaily dose of 2 grams in divided doses.• The modified release formulation should be offered if the patient is intolerant of the standard releaseformulation prior to trialling other classes of medication. See BNF.• Prescribe with caution if eGFR is

Glycaemic Control in Type 2 DiabetesStep 1 - diet and lifestyle advice• Provide advice on diet and activity as per previous section. Refer to a dietitian.• Agree target HbA1c – generally ≤ 48mmol/mol Hb, or individually agreed with the patient• Proceed to step 2 after 6-8 weeks if symptoms remain uncontrolled despite lifestyle change.• Otherwise check HbA1c at 3-4 months. If target not achieved move to Step 2.HbA1c Target Achieved• Continue• Review HbA1c 6- to 12-monthlyStep 2 - Monotherapy.Start monotherapy if HbA1c target, generally ≤ 48mmol/mol Hb, is not achieved.This remains the target after monotherapy unless agreed otherwise with thepatient.• Metformin is first-line. Start with low doses and titrate up to maximum 2g/day individed doses. Use modified release form if standard preparation is not tolerated.• Reassess monthly during dosage titration.• Prescribe with caution if eGFR is

Glycaemic Control in Type 2 <strong>Diabetes</strong>Step 1 - diet and lifestyle advice• Provide advice on diet and activity as per previous section. Refer to a dietitian.• Agree target HbA1c – generally ≤ 48mmol/mol Hb, or individually agreed with the patient• Proceed to step 2 after 6-8 weeks if symptoms remain uncontrolled despite lifestyle change.• Otherwise check HbA1c at 3-4 months. If target not achieved move to Step 2.HbA1c Target Achieved• Continue• Review HbA1c 6- to 12-monthlyStep 2 - Monotherapy.Start monotherapy if HbA1c target, generally ≤ 48mmol/mol Hb, is not achieved.This remains the target after monotherapy unless agreed otherwise with thepatient.• Metformin is first-line. Start with low doses and titrate up to maximum 2g/day individed doses. Use modified release form if standard preparation is not tolerated.• Reassess monthly during dosage titration.• Prescribe with caution if eGFR is

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