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Which type of diabetes mellitus is associated with insulin exhaustion and increased glucagon?
Which type of diabetes mellitus is associated with insulin exhaustion and increased glucagon?
- Type 1 DM (correct)
- Type 2 DM
- Gestational DM
- None of the above
Which of the following is a pancreatic cause of secondary diabetes mellitus?
Which of the following is a pancreatic cause of secondary diabetes mellitus?
- Pheochromocytoma
- Cushing
- Chronic pancreatitis (correct)
- Acromegaly
What percentage of pregnancies does gestational diabetes mellitus develop in?
What percentage of pregnancies does gestational diabetes mellitus develop in?
- 1%
- 5%
- 10%
- 3% (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diabetes mellitus?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diabetes mellitus?
What is the age of onset for Type 1 DM?
What is the age of onset for Type 1 DM?
Which drugs are associated with causing secondary diabetes mellitus?
Which drugs are associated with causing secondary diabetes mellitus?
Which test requires the patient to be fasting for at least 8 to 12 hours?
Which test requires the patient to be fasting for at least 8 to 12 hours?
What is the diagnostic criterion for diabetes mellitus (DM) based on classical acute severe symptoms of hyperglycemia?
What is the diagnostic criterion for diabetes mellitus (DM) based on classical acute severe symptoms of hyperglycemia?
What are the diagnostic criteria for DM in asymptomatic patients?
What are the diagnostic criteria for DM in asymptomatic patients?
Which test is used to assess impaired fasting glucose (prediabetes)?
Which test is used to assess impaired fasting glucose (prediabetes)?
Why is urine testing not used for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?
Why is urine testing not used for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?
What level of HbA1C indicates tight glycemic control to prevent microvascular complications?
What level of HbA1C indicates tight glycemic control to prevent microvascular complications?
What is the recommended level for post-prandial blood glucose to achieve glycemic control?
What is the recommended level for post-prandial blood glucose to achieve glycemic control?
Which complication is a triad of uncontrolled hyperglycemia, increased total body ketone concentration, and metabolic acidosis?
Which complication is a triad of uncontrolled hyperglycemia, increased total body ketone concentration, and metabolic acidosis?
In diabetic patients, what is the recommended level for total cholesterol to optimize blood pressure control?
In diabetic patients, what is the recommended level for total cholesterol to optimize blood pressure control?
"Tight glycemic control would prevent the development and progression of diabetes-associated microvascular complications". What is the recommended level for FPG to achieve this tight glycemic control?
"Tight glycemic control would prevent the development and progression of diabetes-associated microvascular complications". What is the recommended level for FPG to achieve this tight glycemic control?
