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What is the primary function of insulin in the human body?
What is the primary function of insulin in the human body?
- To increase the amount of sugar in the bloodstream
- To reduce the production of glucose
- To decrease the production of insulin
- To enable sugar to enter body cells (correct)
What is a common risk factor for Type 2 diabetes?
What is a common risk factor for Type 2 diabetes?
- Regular exercise
- Healthy diet with high fiber content
- Youthful age
- Family history of diabetes (correct)
What is a clinical manifestation of diabetes?
What is a clinical manifestation of diabetes?
- Polyphonia – increased voice pitch
- Polyuria – increased urination (correct)
- Polydipsia – increased hunger
- Polyphagia – increased thirst
What is the term for diabetes that results from specific conditions?
What is the term for diabetes that results from specific conditions?
What is the importance of glucose in the human body?
What is the importance of glucose in the human body?
What is the term for increased appetite resulting from insulin deficiency?
What is the term for increased appetite resulting from insulin deficiency?
What is the primary difference in the age of onset between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary difference in the age of onset between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following is a key component of the physical examination for diabetes assessment?
Which of the following is a key component of the physical examination for diabetes assessment?
What is the primary goal of glycemic control in diabetes management?
What is the primary goal of glycemic control in diabetes management?
What is the recommended frequency for checking blood glucose levels in diabetes management?
What is the recommended frequency for checking blood glucose levels in diabetes management?
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