Diabetes Mellitus Nursing Diploma Quiz
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What is the main characteristic of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?

  • Excessive insulin production
  • Excessive glucagon production
  • Inappropriate hypoglycemia
  • Inappropriate hyperglycemia (correct)

    • Which type of DM results from insulin resistance with a defect in compensatory insulin secretion?

  • Pancreatic islet cell destruction
  • Type 1 DM
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Type 2 DM (correct)

    • What is the main cause of Type 1 DM?

  • Compensatory insulin secretion
  • Pancreatic islet cell destruction (correct)
  • Insulin resistance
  • Excessive insulin production

    • When does Gestational Diabetes typically occur?

    <p>During pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormones are responsible for glucose homeostasis in the body?

    <p>Hormones produced by the endocrine pancreas and small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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