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What is the primary characteristic of diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary characteristic of diabetes mellitus?
- Improved insulin secretion with age
- Hypoglycemia due to insulin resistance
- Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
- Hyperglycemia due to impairment of insulin secretion or defective insulin action (correct)
What is the percentage of diabetes cases attributed to Type 1 diabetes?
What is the percentage of diabetes cases attributed to Type 1 diabetes?
- 50-60%
- 80-90%
- 20-30%
- 5-10% (correct)
Which of the following is a specific type of diabetes?
Which of the following is a specific type of diabetes?
- Cardiovascular disease
- Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (correct)
- Gestational diabetes mellitus
- Hashimoto thyroiditis
What is the primary mechanism of Type 1 diabetes?
What is the primary mechanism of Type 1 diabetes?
What is a common complication of diabetes mellitus?
What is a common complication of diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary cause of Gestational diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary cause of Gestational diabetes mellitus?
What is the characteristic of insulin secretion in type 1 diabetes?
What is the characteristic of insulin secretion in type 1 diabetes?
What is the age range of patients most commonly affected by type 2 diabetes?
What is the age range of patients most commonly affected by type 2 diabetes?
What is the diagnostic test for autoantibodies in type 1 diabetes?
What is the diagnostic test for autoantibodies in type 1 diabetes?
What is the complication of type 1 diabetes that occurs in the absence of insulin?
What is the complication of type 1 diabetes that occurs in the absence of insulin?
What is the definition of impaired fasting glucose (IFG)?
What is the definition of impaired fasting glucose (IFG)?
What is the constellation of metabolic syndrome?
What is the constellation of metabolic syndrome?
What is the elevated waist circumference measurement in males for diagnosing metabolic syndrome?
What is the elevated waist circumference measurement in males for diagnosing metabolic syndrome?
What is the alternate indicator for elevated blood pressure in diagnosing metabolic syndrome?
What is the alternate indicator for elevated blood pressure in diagnosing metabolic syndrome?
What is the FPG threshold for diagnosing diabetes?
What is the FPG threshold for diagnosing diabetes?
What is the recommended strategy for preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes in patients with IGT or IFG?
What is the recommended strategy for preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes in patients with IGT or IFG?
What is the diagnostic criterion for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) at 24-28 weeks of gestation?
What is the diagnostic criterion for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) at 24-28 weeks of gestation?
In which patients is metformin therapy recommended for preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes?
In which patients is metformin therapy recommended for preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes?
