Diabetes Drugs and Types Quiz

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What are the two main types of diabetes mentioned in the text?

Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes

What is the age of onset for Type 1 diabetes?

Usually during childhood or puberty

What is the age of onset for Type 2 diabetes?

Commonly over age 35

What is the nutritional status at the time of onset for Type 1 diabetes?

<p>Commonly undernourished</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the genetic predisposition for Type 2 diabetes?

<p>Moderate</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two peptide chains that make up insulin?

<p>Two peptide chains connected by disulfide bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the precursor of insulin that undergoes proteolytic cleavage to form insulin and C-peptide?

<p>Proinsulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What provides a better index of insulin levels than plasma insulin levels?

<p>C-peptide</p> Signup and view all the answers

What triggers insulin secretion most often?

<p>Increased blood glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the regulatory factors for insulin secretion?

<p>Blood glucose levels, certain amino acids, other hormones, and autonomic mediators</p> Signup and view all the answers

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