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What is the result of uncontrolled gestational diabetes?
What is the result of uncontrolled gestational diabetes?
- Fetal macrosomia and neonatal hyperglycemia
- Fetal macrosomia and neonatal hypoglycemia (correct)
- Maternal hypoglycemia and fetal macrosomia
- Maternal hyperglycemia and fetal hypoglycemia
Which type of cells in the pancreas produce insulin?
Which type of cells in the pancreas produce insulin?
- δ cells
- β cells (correct)
- γ cells
- α cells
What is the effect of a lack of insulin in the body?
What is the effect of a lack of insulin in the body?
- Hyperglycemia (correct)
- Hypoglycemia
- Diabetes insipidus
- Hypothyroidism
According to the American Diabetes Association, how many clinical classifications of diabetes are recognized?
According to the American Diabetes Association, how many clinical classifications of diabetes are recognized?
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What is the main function of the hormones produced by the pancreas?
What is the main function of the hormones produced by the pancreas?
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What percentage of diabetes cases is attributed to Type 2 diabetes?
What percentage of diabetes cases is attributed to Type 2 diabetes?
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What is the primary reason for insulin deficiency in Type 1 diabetes?
What is the primary reason for insulin deficiency in Type 1 diabetes?
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What is the goal of treating Type 2 diabetes?
What is the goal of treating Type 2 diabetes?
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What is the primary function of glucokinase in insulin secretion?
What is the primary function of glucokinase in insulin secretion?
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What is the result of increased intracellular Ca2+ in insulin secretion?
What is the result of increased intracellular Ca2+ in insulin secretion?
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