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What is the primary consequence of a mismatch in insulin to carbohydrate ratio in diabetes patients?
What is the primary consequence of a mismatch in insulin to carbohydrate ratio in diabetes patients?
- Retinopathy
- Hypoglycemia
- Postprandial hyperglycemia (correct)
- Macrovascular disease
What is the term used to describe a high blood sugar level after a meal?
What is the term used to describe a high blood sugar level after a meal?
- Postprandial hypoglycemia
- Microvascular disease
- Carbohydrate and calorie drift
- Postprandial hyperglycemia (correct)
What is the potential outcome of improving postprandial glucose control in diabetes patients?
What is the potential outcome of improving postprandial glucose control in diabetes patients?
- Decreased risk of microvascular disease (correct)
- Increased risk of cardiovascular events
- Increased risk of retinopathy
- No impact on morbidity of diabetes complications
What is the mainstay of therapy for type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients?
What is the mainstay of therapy for type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients?
What is the term used to describe a change in diet composition with insulin dose remaining constant?
What is the term used to describe a change in diet composition with insulin dose remaining constant?
What is the potential benefit of matching prandial insulin doses to carbohydrate content and providing correct basal insulin doses?
What is the potential benefit of matching prandial insulin doses to carbohydrate content and providing correct basal insulin doses?
What is the primary goal of balancing a patient's cultural dietary habits with overall good glucose control?
What is the primary goal of balancing a patient's cultural dietary habits with overall good glucose control?
Why is education crucial in certain cultural situations?
Why is education crucial in certain cultural situations?
What is a potential drawback of using mixed insulins in geriatric insulin dosing?
What is a potential drawback of using mixed insulins in geriatric insulin dosing?
Why is it important to avoid high-risk regimens involving once or twice daily injections of premixed insulin?
Why is it important to avoid high-risk regimens involving once or twice daily injections of premixed insulin?
What is the primary benefit of providing psychological and emotional support in insulin dosing?
What is the primary benefit of providing psychological and emotional support in insulin dosing?
What is the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in older adults aged 65-75 years?
What is the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in older adults aged 65-75 years?
What is the role of diet diaries in insulin dosing?
What is the role of diet diaries in insulin dosing?
Why is it essential to maintain near-normal glycemia in diabetes patients?
Why is it essential to maintain near-normal glycemia in diabetes patients?
What is the characteristic of insulin therapy that is commonly initiated in older patients with type 2 diabetes?
What is the characteristic of insulin therapy that is commonly initiated in older patients with type 2 diabetes?
What is the consequence of aging on insulin sensitivity and secretory capacity?
What is the consequence of aging on insulin sensitivity and secretory capacity?
What is the primary reason for adjusting insulin regimens during pregnancy?
What is the primary reason for adjusting insulin regimens during pregnancy?
What is the preferred treatment for achieving optimal diabetes control in Type 1 diabetes?
What is the preferred treatment for achieving optimal diabetes control in Type 1 diabetes?
What is the benefit of intensive insulin therapy in patients with acute stroke?
What is the benefit of intensive insulin therapy in patients with acute stroke?
What is the most precise and effective method of glycemic control in intensive care unit patients?
What is the most precise and effective method of glycemic control in intensive care unit patients?
What is the primary goal of insulin dosing in hospitalized patients with diabetes?
What is the primary goal of insulin dosing in hospitalized patients with diabetes?
What is a common challenge in managing diabetes in outpatient settings?
What is a common challenge in managing diabetes in outpatient settings?
What is the benefit of rapid-acting insulin analogues in type 2 diabetes?
What is the benefit of rapid-acting insulin analogues in type 2 diabetes?
What is the potential benefit of smart insulin delivery in diabetes care?
What is the potential benefit of smart insulin delivery in diabetes care?
What is the consequence of failure to adjust insulin doses according to blood glucose concentrations in hospitalized patients?
What is the consequence of failure to adjust insulin doses according to blood glucose concentrations in hospitalized patients?
What is the target blood glucose range for general medical and surgical patients?
What is the target blood glucose range for general medical and surgical patients?
