Diabetes Mellitus Pathophysiology and Epidemiology Quiz
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What is the primary cause of hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes mellitus?

  • Stringent glycemic control
  • Type 1 diabetes mellitus
  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Taking too much insulin or eating too little food (correct)
  • What is the most severe consequence of hypoglycemia in diabetes mellitus patients?

  • Brain damage
  • Fatal coma (correct)
  • Headache
  • Visual disturbances
  • What is the term used to describe diabetes mellitus that is particularly hard to control?

  • Reactive diabetes
  • Stringent glycemic control
  • Functional diabetes
  • Brittle diabetes (correct)
  • Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with hypoglycemia in diabetes mellitus?

    <p>Itching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of stringent glycemic control on diabetes mellitus patients?

    <p>It increases the likelihood of hypoglycemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the episodes of hypoglycemia that predispose to increased likelihood of more hypoglycemia?

    <p>Brittle diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of hypoglycemia on the brain?

    <p>It can result in brain damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for fear and difficulty in attaining glycemic targets in diabetes mellitus patients?

    <p>Fear of hypoglycemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the symptoms of hypoglycemia in diabetes mellitus patients?

    <p>Hypoglycemic symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of brittle diabetes mellitus?

    <p>Particularly hard to control</p> Signup and view all the answers

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