5 Questions
What is the main characteristic of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?
Inappropriate hyperglycemia
Which type of DM results from insulin resistance with a defect in compensatory insulin secretion?
Type 2 DM
What is the main cause of Type 1 DM?
Pancreatic islet cell destruction
When does Gestational Diabetes typically occur?
During pregnancy
Which hormones are responsible for glucose homeostasis in the body?
Hormones produced by the endocrine pancreas and small intestine
Test your knowledge on Diabetes Mellitus as part of the Nursing School of Health Sciences curriculum. This quiz covers the types, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, and management of DM, as well as acute and chronic complications.
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