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What is the primary reason for maintaining blood glucose levels no lower than about 74 mg/dL in diabetic patients?
What is the primary reason for maintaining blood glucose levels no lower than about 74 mg/dL in diabetic patients?
- To increase insulin production
- To meet the fuel demands of the central nervous system (correct)
- To prevent immediate weight loss
- To promote kidney function
Which assessment finding in a diabetic patient is most indicative of decreasing renal function?
Which assessment finding in a diabetic patient is most indicative of decreasing renal function?
- Protein in urine (correct)
- Presence of blood in urine
- Lowered urine specific gravity
- Increased urine output
How does having a parent with type 1 diabetes affect a person's risk of developing the condition?
How does having a parent with type 1 diabetes affect a person's risk of developing the condition?
- It increases the risk compared to the general population (correct)
- It decreases the risk of developing type 1 diabetes
- It has no impact on the child's risk
- It guarantees the child will develop type 1 diabetes
Which of the following symptoms would NOT be associated with a hypoglycemic reaction in a diabetes patient?
Which of the following symptoms would NOT be associated with a hypoglycemic reaction in a diabetes patient?
What is an accurate statement regarding lifestyle changes in patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?
What is an accurate statement regarding lifestyle changes in patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?
What does a fasting plasma glucose level of 120 mg/dL indicate for a patient screened for diabetes?
What does a fasting plasma glucose level of 120 mg/dL indicate for a patient screened for diabetes?
What is true about the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes?
What is true about the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following factors might contribute to the development of diabetic nephropathy?
Which of the following factors might contribute to the development of diabetic nephropathy?
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Brain glucose needs
Brain glucose needs
The brain needs a continuous supply of glucose from the bloodstream to function.
Proteinuria in diabetes
Proteinuria in diabetes
Protein in the urine signals potential kidney damage (nephropathy) in diabetes.
Family history and type 1 diabetes
Family history and type 1 diabetes
A family history of type 1 diabetes increases risk, but it's not a guarantee.
Hypoglycemia symptoms
Hypoglycemia symptoms
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Type 2 diabetes lifestyle changes
Type 2 diabetes lifestyle changes
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Fasting plasma glucose
Fasting plasma glucose
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Diabetic nephropathy
Diabetic nephropathy
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Normal blood glucose level
Normal blood glucose level
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