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What is the primary factor that accounts for the variation in postprandial blood glucose levels?
What is the primary factor that accounts for the variation in postprandial blood glucose levels?
- Physical activity
- Age
- Insulin sensitivity
- Carbohydrate content of the meal (correct)
What is the recommended target range for post-meal blood glucose levels?
What is the recommended target range for post-meal blood glucose levels?
- 3-5 mmol/l
- 7-10 mmol/l
- 5-9 mmol/l
- 4-7 mmol/l (correct)
What is the purpose of the correction algorithm in insulin dosing?
What is the purpose of the correction algorithm in insulin dosing?
- To calculate carbohydrate content of meals
- To correct hyperglycemia
- To determine the required insulin dosage (correct)
- To estimate the timing of insulin activity
What is the primary benefit of carbohydrate counting in diabetes management?
What is the primary benefit of carbohydrate counting in diabetes management?
What is the key to achieving optimal postprandial glucose control, according to the authors?
What is the key to achieving optimal postprandial glucose control, according to the authors?
What is the primary goal of postprandial glucose management in diabetes care?
What is the primary goal of postprandial glucose management in diabetes care?
What is the benefit of using rapid-acting insulin analogs in diabetes management?
What is the benefit of using rapid-acting insulin analogs in diabetes management?
What is the primary challenge in determining the appropriate insulin dosage for patients with diabetes?
What is the primary challenge in determining the appropriate insulin dosage for patients with diabetes?
What is the role of patient education in achieving optimal postprandial glucose control?
What is the role of patient education in achieving optimal postprandial glucose control?
What is the primary benefit of using insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems in diabetes management?
What is the primary benefit of using insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems in diabetes management?
What is the primary focus of the collection of clinical case studies?
What is the primary focus of the collection of clinical case studies?
What is the accepted 2-hour post-meal blood sugar level indicative of postprandial hyperglycaemia?
What is the accepted 2-hour post-meal blood sugar level indicative of postprandial hyperglycaemia?
Which of the following is a contributing factor to postprandial hyperglycaemia in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following is a contributing factor to postprandial hyperglycaemia in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary reason for the inappropriate matching of insulin to carbohydrate ingestion?
What is the primary reason for the inappropriate matching of insulin to carbohydrate ingestion?
What is the benefit of carbohydrate counting and awareness of the glycemic index?
What is the benefit of carbohydrate counting and awareness of the glycemic index?
What is the role of insulin dosing strategies in improving glycemic control?
What is the role of insulin dosing strategies in improving glycemic control?
