Diabetes Mellitus and Insulin Quiz

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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?

Estrogen

Thyroxine

Glucagon

Insulin (correct)

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?

Type 2 Diabetes (NIDDM) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main test that provides a baseline level of glucose in the absence of food?

Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of diabetes cases are typically Type 2 Diabetes (NIDDM)?

Over 90% Signup and view all the answers

What does the Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test indicate?

Long-term glucose control Signup and view all the answers

Which insulin type is derived from pork, beef, or human pancreas, or genetically engineered using rDNA technology from certain microorganisms?

Short acting insulin Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of Ozempic®?

Analogue of Glucagon Signup and view all the answers

At what time is the Random Blood Sugar (RBS) test conducted?

At any time, regardless of last meal Signup and view all the answers

Which insulin has an onset of 15 minutes and a duration of 2-4 hours?

Insulin Aspart (Novorapid) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Rapid Acting insulins like Insulin Aspart (Novorapid) from regular Human insulin?

Proline replaced by Aspartic acid in position B28 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of insulin has a longer duration of action than regular and lente insulin?

Intermediate acting insulin Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred from the statement 'Pork insulin is much similar to human insulin than beef insulin'?

Pork insulin is more effective than beef insulin Signup and view all the answers

What does the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) involve?

Drinking a glucose solution and then taking blood samples at intervals Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Long-Acting insulin from other types of insulin?

Can be provided once daily and does not control meal time glycemia Signup and view all the answers

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