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What characterizes Diabetes Mellitus?
What characterizes Diabetes Mellitus?
Which of the following is NOT a classical manifestation of diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a classical manifestation of diabetes?
What is the main characteristic of Type I Diabetes?
What is the main characteristic of Type I Diabetes?
Which type of diabetes is most commonly associated with older age and obesity?
Which type of diabetes is most commonly associated with older age and obesity?
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What is a defining feature of gestational diabetes?
What is a defining feature of gestational diabetes?
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Which fasting plasma glucose level is indicative of diabetes?
Which fasting plasma glucose level is indicative of diabetes?
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Which A1C level indicates diabetes?
Which A1C level indicates diabetes?
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What is the recommended carbohydrate intake for good diabetes management?
What is the recommended carbohydrate intake for good diabetes management?
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Which of the following is a short-term complication of diabetes?
Which of the following is a short-term complication of diabetes?
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What type of medication is Metformin?
What type of medication is Metformin?
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Study Notes
Diabetes Mellitus Assessment
- Diabetes Mellitus Characterization: Hyperglycemia due to lack of insulin or insulin resistance.
- Classical Manifestations of Diabetes: Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia.
- Type I Diabetes Characteristic: Destruction of pancreatic beta cells.
- Type II Diabetes Association: Older age and obesity.
- Gestational Diabetes Feature: Occurs during pregnancy and usually disappears after childbirth.
- Diabetes Fasting Plasma Glucose Level: ≥126 mg/dL.
- Diabetes A1C Level: ≥6.5%.
- Recommended Carbohydrate Intake for Diabetes Management: 50-55% of energy.
- Short-Term Diabetes Complication: Diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Diabetes Cardiovascular Complication: Congestive Heart Failure.
- Diabetes Management Exercise Effect: Decreases blood sugar levels.
- Type I Diabetes Typical Occurrence: Destruction of pancreatic beta cells.
- Impaired Glucose Tolerance Range (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test): 140-199 mg/dL.
- Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis: Fasting glucose level of ≥70 mg/dL, or onset of diabetes symptoms during pregnancy, or A1C level of 5.0% increased by polyuria, polydipsia during pregnancy.
- Diabetes-Related Foot Ulcer Risk Factors: Peripheral vascular disease, High protein intake, low carbohydrate diet.
- Biguanides in Diabetes Treatment Role: Decrease glucose production by the liver.
- Microvascular Complication of Diabetes: Retinopathy.
Diabetes Medication and Further Information
- Metformin Classification: Biguanide.
- Sulfonylureas Primary Use: Obese Type II diabetes.
- Regular Exercise Impact on Blood Sugar: Decreases blood sugar levels.
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Test your knowledge on Diabetes Mellitus, encompassing its classification, manifestations, complications, and management strategies. This quiz covers critical aspects like Type I and Type II Diabetes, gestational diabetes, and important glucose level indicators. Perfect for healthcare professionals and students alike!
