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What is the primary characteristic of diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary characteristic of diabetes mellitus?
- Chronic hyperglycemia associated with microvascular disease
- Impairment of insulin secretion
- Hyperglycemia due to impairment of insulin secretion or defective insulin action (correct)
- Defective insulin action
What is the primary purpose of the diagnostic criteria for diabetes?
What is the primary purpose of the diagnostic criteria for diabetes?
- To classify diabetes into type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- To identify individuals with microvascular disease
- To identify individuals with type 1 diabetes
- To identify individuals with glycemia levels associated with microvascular disease (correct)
What is the term used to describe impaired fasting glucose (IFG), impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), or a glycated hemoglobin (A1C) of 6.0% to 6.4%?
What is the term used to describe impaired fasting glucose (IFG), impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), or a glycated hemoglobin (A1C) of 6.0% to 6.4%?
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes mellitus
- Prediabetes (correct)
- Gestational diabetes
What is the percentage of glycated hemoglobin (A1C) associated with prediabetes?
What is the percentage of glycated hemoglobin (A1C) associated with prediabetes?
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What is the term used to describe glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy?
What is the term used to describe glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy?
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How many categories can diabetes be broadly classified into?
How many categories can diabetes be broadly classified into?
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