13 Questions
What is the main reason that screening for T1DM is not recommended in individuals with normal glucose levels?
Presence of autoantibodies does not guarantee diabetes will occur.
Based on the text, why is it recommended to screen for T2DM every 3 years in individuals over 40 years of age?
Individuals over 40 are at higher risk for developing T2DM.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for Diabetes Mellitus in the text?
High socioeconomic status
Why may earlier and more frequent testing be considered for some individuals at higher risk?
To identify diabetes at an early stage for better management.
What tool is recommended for determining high risk for T2DM in individuals over 40 years of age?
CANRISK
Which autoimmune marker is detectable in individuals with late autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA)?
GAD65 autoantibodies
What is the primary manifestation of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)?
Insulin resistance
Which group represents the majority of diabetes mellitus cases worldwide?
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients
What is the defining characteristic of Gestational Diabetes?
Glucose intolerance during pregnancy
In individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, what worsens over time leading to more prominent hyperglycemia?
Insulin deficiency
Which autoimmune marker is NOT associated with late autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA)?
Insulin receptor autoantibodies
What distinguishes Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) from Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in terms of insulin deficiency?
$\beta$-cell destruction in T1DM vs. insulin resistance in T2DM
What distinguishes Gestational Diabetes from Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
First onset during pregnancy
Learn about the chronic metabolic disturbance characterized by hyperglycemia known as Diabetes Mellitus. Understand the different causes and types of Diabetes Mellitus along with its management.
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