Table 1 Recommendations of the Indonesian type 2 Diabetes Mellitus guideline assessed in the questionnaire
Statements in the guideline | |
|---|---|
Recommendation 1 | Screening for type 2 diabetes should be performed in all patients with any of the risk factor listed in the guidelines. |
Recommendation 2 | In patients with classic DM symptoms, one random blood (plasma) glucose test with result >200 mg/dL is enough to confirm the diagnosis. |
Recommendation 3 | For newly diagnosed patients, management should be started with meal planning and exercise for 2–4 weeks. |
Recommendation 4 | Sulfonylurea is the drug of choice for normal and underweight patients. |
Recommendation 5 | Most patients should achieve Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) of <100 mg/dL and 2-hour post-prandial Blood Glucose (2-h pp BG) of <140 mg/dL. |
Recommendation 6 | Blood pressure should be reduced to below 130/80 mmHg. |
Recommendation 7 | Statin should be prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes who are over 40 years old or have CVD risk. |