10 Questions
What is the primary cause of hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes mellitus?
Taking too much insulin or eating too little food
What is the most severe consequence of hypoglycemia in diabetes mellitus patients?
Fatal coma
What is the term used to describe diabetes mellitus that is particularly hard to control?
Brittle diabetes
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with hypoglycemia in diabetes mellitus?
Itching
What is the effect of stringent glycemic control on diabetes mellitus patients?
It increases the likelihood of hypoglycemia
What is the term used to describe the episodes of hypoglycemia that predispose to increased likelihood of more hypoglycemia?
Brittle diabetes
What is the consequence of hypoglycemia on the brain?
It can result in brain damage
What is the primary reason for fear and difficulty in attaining glycemic targets in diabetes mellitus patients?
Fear of hypoglycemia
What is the term used to describe the symptoms of hypoglycemia in diabetes mellitus patients?
Hypoglycemic symptoms
Which of the following is a characteristic of brittle diabetes mellitus?
Particularly hard to control
Test your knowledge on the pathophysiology and epidemiology of Diabetes Mellitus. Explore topics such as insulin deficiency, carbohydrate metabolism disturbances, and hyperglycemia. Learn about the different types of diabetes and their classifications.
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