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What is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) that leads to dialysis?
What is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) that leads to dialysis?
- Macrovascular disease
- Retinopathy
- Hypertension
- Diabetic nephropathy (correct)
Which of the following is a microvascular complication of diabetes?
Which of the following is a microvascular complication of diabetes?
- Heart disease
- Retinopathy (correct)
- Nephropathy
- Hypertension
What is the purpose of regular foot checks in patients with diabetes?
What is the purpose of regular foot checks in patients with diabetes?
- To prevent amputations secondary to infection (correct)
- To monitor for retinopathy
- To monitor blood glucose levels
- To diagnose diabetic nephropathy
Which of the following is a symptom of diabetic neuropathy?
Which of the following is a symptom of diabetic neuropathy?
What is the name of the test that measures the average blood glucose level over the previous 2-3 months?
What is the name of the test that measures the average blood glucose level over the previous 2-3 months?
What is the term for the destruction of small blood vessels, a complication of diabetes?
What is the term for the destruction of small blood vessels, a complication of diabetes?
What is the primary treatment for Type 1 diabetes?
What is the primary treatment for Type 1 diabetes?
What is a potential complication of severe hyperglycemia in diabetes?
What is a potential complication of severe hyperglycemia in diabetes?
What is a common symptom of hypoglycemia in diabetes?
What is a common symptom of hypoglycemia in diabetes?
What is a long-term complication of diabetes that can take years to develop?
What is a long-term complication of diabetes that can take years to develop?
What is a characteristic of Type 2 diabetes?
What is a characteristic of Type 2 diabetes?
What is a complication of diabetes that can lead to renal failure?
What is a complication of diabetes that can lead to renal failure?
What is the effect of decreased caloric intake and increased physical activity on insulin needs?
What is the effect of decreased caloric intake and increased physical activity on insulin needs?
Which oral medication is known to prevent diabetes, especially in younger and obese patients?
Which oral medication is known to prevent diabetes, especially in younger and obese patients?
What is a common side effect of sulfonylureas and meglitinides?
What is a common side effect of sulfonylureas and meglitinides?
What is the mechanism of action of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors?
What is the mechanism of action of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors?
Which medication is considered an insulin sensitizer?
Which medication is considered an insulin sensitizer?
What is a side effect of metformin?
What is a side effect of metformin?
