Diabetes Mellitus: Definition, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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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?

Regular exercise

Healthy diet with high fiber content

Youthful age

Family history of diabetes (correct)

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?

Other forms of diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of glucose in the human body?

It's an important source of energy for muscles, tissues, and brain Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for increased appetite resulting from insulin deficiency?

Polyphagia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference in the age of onset between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

Type 1 is more common in children, while type 2 is more common in adults Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key component of the physical examination for diabetes assessment?

Foot examination Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of glycemic control in diabetes management?

Maintaining blood glucose levels between 80 and 120 mg/dL Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for checking blood glucose levels in diabetes management?

Daily, with a minimum of 2-3 times per day Signup and view all the answers

Diabetes Mellitus: Definition, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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What is the primary function of insulin in the human body?

What is a common risk factor for Type 2 diabetes?

What is a clinical manifestation of diabetes?

What is the term for diabetes that results from specific conditions?

What is the importance of glucose in the human body?

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?

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 recommended frequency for checking blood glucose levels in diabetes management?

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