Diabetes and Insulin Quiz
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What distinguishes Type 1 diabetes from Type 2 diabetes?

  • Age of onset
  • Presence or absence of insulin resistance (correct)
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Degree of blood sugar control
  • Which factor plays a significant role in the development of Type 2 diabetes?

  • High levels of physical activity
  • Sedentary lifestyle and poor diet (correct)
  • Regular insulin administration
  • Family history of Type 1 diabetes
  • What is the primary function of insulin in the body?

  • Decreasing blood glucose levels (correct)
  • Regulating cholesterol levels
  • Increasing blood glucose levels
  • Promoting fat storage
  • When is the best time to administer sliding scale insulin?

    <p>Before meals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Metformin typically held prior to CT scanning with contrast?

    <p>To prevent lactic acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes pre-diabetes and diabetes in terms of blood glucose levels?

    <p>$100-125 mg/dL for pre-diabetes; &gt;200 mg/dL for diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is HgbA1c a better indicator of blood sugar control than random glucose levels?

    <p>$HgbA1c reflects average blood sugar levels over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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