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What is the primary defect in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is the primary defect in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
- Progressive pancreatic β-cell failure
- Autoimmune T-cell–mediated destruction of β cells (correct)
- Insulin resistance
- High insulin sensitivity
Which of the following is a common complication of diabetes affecting the peripheral nerves?
Which of the following is a common complication of diabetes affecting the peripheral nerves?
- Motor neuropathy (correct)
- Cataracts
- Gastroparesis
- Anion gap metabolic acidosis
Which of the following diagnostic tests reflects the average blood glucose over the prior 3 months?
Which of the following diagnostic tests reflects the average blood glucose over the prior 3 months?
- Random plasma glucose ≥ 200 mg/dL
- Fasting plasma glucose ≥ 126 mg/dL
- HbA1c ≥ 6.5% (correct)
- 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test ≥ 200 mg/dL
What is the primary genetic predisposition difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is the primary genetic predisposition difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
Excessive lipolysis and oxidation of free fatty acids in diabetes can lead to:
Excessive lipolysis and oxidation of free fatty acids in diabetes can lead to:
Which of the following symptoms is characteristic of both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
Which of the following symptoms is characteristic of both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
Which of the following symptoms is specifically associated with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Which of the following symptoms is specifically associated with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
In diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), what is the expected pH status?
In diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), what is the expected pH status?
Which electrolyte is typically depleted in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) due to osmotic diuresis?
Which electrolyte is typically depleted in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) due to osmotic diuresis?
What is the characteristic breathing pattern seen in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What is the characteristic breathing pattern seen in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Which diabetic emergency is associated with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)?
Which diabetic emergency is associated with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)?
What is the treatment approach for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What is the treatment approach for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What is a characteristic acute manifestation of type 1 diabetes?
What is a characteristic acute manifestation of type 1 diabetes?
Which condition is characterized by higher than normal Ca2+ levels required to suppress PTH?
Which condition is characterized by higher than normal Ca2+ levels required to suppress PTH?
What is a chronic complication of diabetes mellitus related to nonenzymatic glycation?
What is a chronic complication of diabetes mellitus related to nonenzymatic glycation?
Which condition results from refractory hyperparathyroidism due to chronic kidney disease?
Which condition results from refractory hyperparathyroidism due to chronic kidney disease?
What characterizes familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia in terms of PTH levels?
What characterizes familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia in terms of PTH levels?
In chronic kidney disease, what mineral disturbance is typically seen compared to most other conditions?
In chronic kidney disease, what mineral disturbance is typically seen compared to most other conditions?
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