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What is the main characteristic of Diabetes Mellitus?
What is the main characteristic of Diabetes Mellitus?
- Low blood glucose levels
- High levels of insulin in the blood
- Elevated blood glucose levels (correct)
- Elevated blood pressure
Which hormone plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels?
Which hormone plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels?
- Estrogen
- Thyroxine
- Glucagon
- Insulin (correct)
What is the main cause of Type 1 Diabetes (IDDM)?
What is the main cause of Type 1 Diabetes (IDDM)?
- Genetic factors
- Immune system attacking insulin-producing cells (correct)
- Obesity
- Aging
Which type of Diabetes generally has a late onset, often in middle age?
Which type of Diabetes generally has a late onset, often in middle age?
What is the main test that provides a baseline level of glucose in the absence of food?
What is the main test that provides a baseline level of glucose in the absence of food?
What percentage of diabetes cases are typically Type 2 Diabetes (NIDDM)?
What percentage of diabetes cases are typically Type 2 Diabetes (NIDDM)?
What does the Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test indicate?
What does the Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test indicate?
Which insulin type is derived from pork, beef, or human pancreas, or genetically engineered using rDNA technology from certain microorganisms?
Which insulin type is derived from pork, beef, or human pancreas, or genetically engineered using rDNA technology from certain microorganisms?
What is the mechanism of action of Ozempic®?
What is the mechanism of action of Ozempic®?
At what time is the Random Blood Sugar (RBS) test conducted?
At what time is the Random Blood Sugar (RBS) test conducted?
Which insulin has an onset of 15 minutes and a duration of 2-4 hours?
Which insulin has an onset of 15 minutes and a duration of 2-4 hours?
What distinguishes Rapid Acting insulins like Insulin Aspart (Novorapid) from regular Human insulin?
What distinguishes Rapid Acting insulins like Insulin Aspart (Novorapid) from regular Human insulin?
Which type of insulin has a longer duration of action than regular and lente insulin?
Which type of insulin has a longer duration of action than regular and lente insulin?
What can be inferred from the statement 'Pork insulin is much similar to human insulin than beef insulin'?
What can be inferred from the statement 'Pork insulin is much similar to human insulin than beef insulin'?
What does the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) involve?
What does the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) involve?
What distinguishes Long-Acting insulin from other types of insulin?
What distinguishes Long-Acting insulin from other types of insulin?
