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Which of the following glucose levels is diagnostic of diabetes according to ADA guidelines?
Which of the following glucose levels is diagnostic of diabetes according to ADA guidelines?
- 125 mg/dl after a fasting plasma glucose test
- 180 mg/dl during oral glucose tolerance testing
- 210 mg/dl randomly with diabetes symptoms (correct)
- 150 mg/dl on two subsequent days
What is the range of fasting glucose values that indicate Impaired Fasting Glucose (Pre-diabetes)?
What is the range of fasting glucose values that indicate Impaired Fasting Glucose (Pre-diabetes)?
- 130-140 mg/dl
- 110-125 mg/dl (correct)
- 90-105 mg/dl
- 150-165 mg/dl
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with reactive hypoglycemia?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with reactive hypoglycemia?
- Polyuria (correct)
- Hunger
- Mental confusion
- Dizziness
What is a common clinical symptom of diabetes NOT listed in the text?
What is a common clinical symptom of diabetes NOT listed in the text?
What blood glucose level range indicates impaired fasting glucose, also known as pre-diabetes?
What blood glucose level range indicates impaired fasting glucose, also known as pre-diabetes?
Which type of diabetes is more common in children and usually autoimmune, causing beta-cell destruction?
Which type of diabetes is more common in children and usually autoimmune, causing beta-cell destruction?
What may be elevated if an individual is in ketosis due to diabetes?
What may be elevated if an individual is in ketosis due to diabetes?
If a pregnant woman has glucose in her urine, what condition should be screened for?
If a pregnant woman has glucose in her urine, what condition should be screened for?
What is the critical test to differentiate between Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and Insulin Overdose in Type I diabetics?
What is the critical test to differentiate between Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and Insulin Overdose in Type I diabetics?
Which factor is usually elevated in cases of hyperosmolar, hyperglycemic nonketotic coma in Type II diabetics?
Which factor is usually elevated in cases of hyperosmolar, hyperglycemic nonketotic coma in Type II diabetics?
Which complication of diabetes is often associated with poor sensation and circulation in the lower limb, potentially leading to the need for amputation?
Which complication of diabetes is often associated with poor sensation and circulation in the lower limb, potentially leading to the need for amputation?
What is the most common cause of renal transplant in individuals with diabetes?
What is the most common cause of renal transplant in individuals with diabetes?
