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What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
Which cells in the pancreas produce insulin?
Which cells in the pancreas produce insulin?
What triggers a decrease in insulin secretion?
What triggers a decrease in insulin secretion?
What characterizes Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What characterizes Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
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Which of the following is a symptom of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
Which of the following is a symptom of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
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What are the primary functions of glucagon in the body?
What are the primary functions of glucagon in the body?
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What is a common clinical manifestation of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is a common clinical manifestation of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
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Which diagnostic criteria is used to confirm Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
Which diagnostic criteria is used to confirm Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
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Which treatment modality is essential for managing Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
Which treatment modality is essential for managing Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
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What is a common risk factor for developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is a common risk factor for developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
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Visual changes are a potential clinical manifestation of which type of diabetes?
Visual changes are a potential clinical manifestation of which type of diabetes?
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Reduced tissue sensitivity to insulin is a key component of the pathophysiology of which type of diabetes?
Reduced tissue sensitivity to insulin is a key component of the pathophysiology of which type of diabetes?
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What is a common symptom that can help distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
What is a common symptom that can help distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
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Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of hypoglycemia in diabetic patients?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of hypoglycemia in diabetic patients?
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What is the recommended treatment for gestational diabetes during pregnancy?
What is the recommended treatment for gestational diabetes during pregnancy?
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What can untreated gestational diabetes lead to in newborns?
What can untreated gestational diabetes lead to in newborns?
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Which condition may result from excessive insulin dose in diabetic patients?
Which condition may result from excessive insulin dose in diabetic patients?
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What is a potential consequence of untreated gestational diabetes in newborns?
What is a potential consequence of untreated gestational diabetes in newborns?
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What is the primary role of insulin in the body?
What is the primary role of insulin in the body?
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Which cells in the pancreas are responsible for the production of insulin?
Which cells in the pancreas are responsible for the production of insulin?
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What triggers an increase in insulin secretion in the body?
What triggers an increase in insulin secretion in the body?
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Which hormone decreases when insulin levels are high in the body?
Which hormone decreases when insulin levels are high in the body?
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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by:
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by:
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What is a common symptom of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus due to hyperglycemia?
What is a common symptom of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus due to hyperglycemia?
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What is a common complication of untreated gestational diabetes if it leads to fetal macrosomia?
What is a common complication of untreated gestational diabetes if it leads to fetal macrosomia?
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Which of the following is a diagnostic criteria for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus based on random blood glucose level?
Which of the following is a diagnostic criteria for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus based on random blood glucose level?
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What is a significant consequence of hypoglycemia in diabetic patients due to excessive insulin dose?
What is a significant consequence of hypoglycemia in diabetic patients due to excessive insulin dose?
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Which type of diabetes can lead to the Somogyi effect or dawn phenomenon?
Which type of diabetes can lead to the Somogyi effect or dawn phenomenon?
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What is a critical goal in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is a critical goal in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
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Which condition is characterized by glucose intolerance during pregnancy but usually resolves postpartum?
Which condition is characterized by glucose intolerance during pregnancy but usually resolves postpartum?
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Which diagnostic test is NOT typically used to confirm Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
Which diagnostic test is NOT typically used to confirm Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
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What is a potential complication of untreated Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is a potential complication of untreated Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
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What is a distinguishing feature between the clinical manifestations of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is a distinguishing feature between the clinical manifestations of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
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What type of insulin is characterized by a rapid onset and short duration?
What type of insulin is characterized by a rapid onset and short duration?
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Which ethnic group has an increased risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
Which ethnic group has an increased risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
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Excessive thirst is a common symptom of which type of diabetes?
Excessive thirst is a common symptom of which type of diabetes?
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Which diagnostic criteria confirms Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus based on fasting blood glucose level?
Which diagnostic criteria confirms Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus based on fasting blood glucose level?
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What can lead to the Somogyi effect in diabetic patients?
What can lead to the Somogyi effect in diabetic patients?
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Which acute complication of Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by severe hyperglycemia without ketosis?
Which acute complication of Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by severe hyperglycemia without ketosis?
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What is the primary goal of weight control in managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is the primary goal of weight control in managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
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Which condition is a long-term complication associated with Diabetes Mellitus affecting small blood vessels?
Which condition is a long-term complication associated with Diabetes Mellitus affecting small blood vessels?
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What should be done to prevent the risk of fetal complications in gestational diabetes?
What should be done to prevent the risk of fetal complications in gestational diabetes?
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Hypoglycemia in diabetic patients can result from excessive insulin dose or inadequate food intake.
Hypoglycemia in diabetic patients can result from excessive insulin dose or inadequate food intake.
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is more commonly associated with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus than Type 1.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is more commonly associated with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus than Type 1.
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Gestational diabetes can only occur during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Gestational diabetes can only occur during the first trimester of pregnancy.
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The Somogyi effect and dawn phenomenon are both acute complications of Diabetes Mellitus.
The Somogyi effect and dawn phenomenon are both acute complications of Diabetes Mellitus.
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus always requires insulin replacement therapy for management.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus always requires insulin replacement therapy for management.
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Untreated gestational diabetes can lead to fetal hypocalcemia.
Untreated gestational diabetes can lead to fetal hypocalcemia.
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Long-term complications of Diabetes Mellitus primarily affect large blood vessels.
Long-term complications of Diabetes Mellitus primarily affect large blood vessels.
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Insulin resistance is a common feature of both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Insulin resistance is a common feature of both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
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A random blood glucose level above 200 mg/dL confirms the diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
A random blood glucose level above 200 mg/dL confirms the diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
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The primary goal of treating Gestational Diabetes is to prevent maternal complications.
The primary goal of treating Gestational Diabetes is to prevent maternal complications.
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