Diabetes Management and Complications Quiz

False (B)

Retinopathy, neuropathy

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<p>Hypoglycemia = Weakness and tiredness Diabetic Ketoacidosis = Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting Macrovascular complications = Peripheral artery disease, coronary artery disease Microvascular complications = Retinopathy, nephropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nausea (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Consume 15g of fast-acting carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Type 1 Diabetes = Generally diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood, absolute insulin deficiency Type 2 Diabetes = Related to insulin resistance and lifestyle factors, gradual development in adulthood</p> Signup and view all the answers

Diabetes is a condition where the body is unable to regulate blood sugar levels effectively due to a lack or resistance to insulin.

Type 1 diabetes is caused by the body's immune system attacking and destroying insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, leading to an absolute lack of insulin.

Type 2 diabetes is characterized by either a resistance to insulin's effects or a relative deficiency in insulin production. This means the body doesn't utilize insulin effectively or doesn't produce enough.

Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, occurs when blood glucose levels drop below 4 mmol/L, leading to symptoms like weakness and tiredness.

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a dangerous condition that occurs when the body starts breaking down fat for energy instead of glucose, leading to a build-up of ketones, causing symptoms like stomach pain, nausea, and fruity-smelling breath.

A condition where your blood sugar level drops too low, often below 4 mmol/L. It can be caused by various factors like taking too much insulin, skipping meals, or strenuous exercise.

The hormone produced by the pancreas that helps your body use glucose for energy, regulating blood sugar levels.

The type of diabetes that is caused by an autoimmune attack on the pancreas, leading to a complete lack of insulin production.

The type of diabetes that occurs when the body doesn't use insulin properly (insulin resistance) or the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin. It is often linked to lifestyle factors like obesity and lack of physical activity.

The process of your body taking up glucose from the bloodstream, primarily into muscle cells, where it's used for energy. This process is enhanced by exercise.