Diabetes Mellitus Quiz

Diabetes Overview

• Type 2 Diabetes accounts for 95% of all diagnosed cases.

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (DM1)

• The main reason for the development of DM1 is the autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells.

Blood Sugar Management

• The recommended blood sugar range to avoid hyperglycemia is 80-130 mg/dL.

Hypoglycemia in Diabetic Patients

• Causes of hypoglycemia in diabetic patients include insulin or oral hypoglycemic medications, skipping meals, and excessive exercise.
• Treatment for hypoglycemia in diabetic patients involves consuming 15-20 grams of glucose or a quick-acting carbohydrate, and repeating the treatment in 15-minute intervals until the blood sugar level returns to normal.

Type 2 Diabetes (DM2) Management

• The primary method of managing DM2 is through lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise, and weight loss.
• The initial treatment for managing DM2 is lifestyle modifications, including dietary changes, increased physical activity, and weight loss.

Diabetes Symptomology

• Polyuria, Polydipsia, and Polyphagia in diabetic patients are caused by high blood sugar levels, leading to increased urination, thirst, and hunger.
• Blurred vision in hyperglycemia is caused by the altered lens shape and swelling of the lens in the eye due to high glucose levels.

Insulin and Glucose

• When there is an inadequate amount of insulin available for the glucose present, the body's cells are unable to take up glucose, leading to high blood sugar levels.

Hyperglycemia

• Hyperglycemia in diabetic patients is caused by insulin resistance, where the body's cells become resistant to insulin, and the body's inability to produce enough insulin to meet the glucose demands.

Test your knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus with this quiz. Explore the causes, classification, and symptoms of this disorder of carbohydrate metabolism. Identify the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes and understand the role of insulin in the body.