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What are the symptoms of high blood sugar in diabetes mellitus?
What are the symptoms of high blood sugar in diabetes mellitus?
- Fatigue, dizziness, and blurred vision
- Chest pain, shortness of breath, and palpitations
- Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain
- Frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger (correct)
Which type of diabetes mellitus is characterized by the pancreas not producing enough insulin?
Which type of diabetes mellitus is characterized by the pancreas not producing enough insulin?
- Gestational Diabetes
- Type 1 DM (correct)
- Type 2 DM
- Nonketotic hyperosmolar coma
What are the serious long-term complications of diabetes mellitus?
What are the serious long-term complications of diabetes mellitus?
- Hypertension, atherosclerosis, angina, and myocardial infarction
- Gastric ulcers, liver cirrhosis, gallstones, and pancreatitis
- Lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and leukemia
- Heart disease, stroke, chronic kidney failure, foot ulcers, and damage to the eyes (correct)
What is the condition in which cells fail to respond to insulin properly in Type 2 DM?
What is the condition in which cells fail to respond to insulin properly in Type 2 DM?
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Which form of diabetes mellitus was previously referred to as 'adult-onset diabetes'?
Which form of diabetes mellitus was previously referred to as 'adult-onset diabetes'?
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Study Notes
Symptoms of High Blood Sugar
- Increased thirst and hunger
- Frequent urination
- Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Slow healing of cuts and wounds
- Tingling or numbness in the hands and feet
Types of Diabetes Mellitus
- Type 1 DM: characterized by the pancreas not producing enough insulin
- Type 2 DM: previously referred to as 'adult-onset diabetes'
- Type 2 DM is characterized by insulin resistance, where cells fail to respond to insulin properly
Serious Long-term Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
- Heart disease and stroke
- Kidney disease
- Nerve damage
- Eye damage
- Foot damage
- Cognitive decline
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Test your knowledge of diabetes mellitus with this quiz covering types, symptoms, complications, pathophysiology, emergency management, diagnosis, and treatment.
