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Which of the following is the normal range for fasting blood glucose?
Which of the following is the normal range for fasting blood glucose?
- 6.5-7.0 mmol/l
- 4.5-5.2 mmol/l (correct)
- 5.5-6.0 mmol/l
- 3.5-4.5 mmol/l
What blood glucose level suggests diabetes mellitus in a random blood glucose test?
What blood glucose level suggests diabetes mellitus in a random blood glucose test?
- <4.5 mmol/l
- 4.5-5.2 mmol/l
- 5.5-6.0 mmol/l
- >11.1 mmol/l (correct)
Which test is used to diagnose diabetes if the 2-hour glucose reading is above 11.1 mmol/l?
Which test is used to diagnose diabetes if the 2-hour glucose reading is above 11.1 mmol/l?
- HbA1c test
- Fasting blood glucose test
- Random blood glucose test
- Oral glucose tolerance test (correct)
What is the purpose of monitoring HbA1c levels in diabetes management?
What is the purpose of monitoring HbA1c levels in diabetes management?
What is the normal range for HbA1c levels?
What is the normal range for HbA1c levels?
Which condition can also cause elevated HbA1c levels?
Which condition can also cause elevated HbA1c levels?
What is the long-term effect of poorly controlled diabetes on the kidneys?
What is the long-term effect of poorly controlled diabetes on the kidneys?
Which complication of diabetes is caused by defective blood supply to neurons?
Which complication of diabetes is caused by defective blood supply to neurons?
Which test is recommended by the WHO for diagnosing diabetes?
Which test is recommended by the WHO for diagnosing diabetes?
What is the primary purpose of an oral glucose tolerance test?
What is the primary purpose of an oral glucose tolerance test?
Which of the following is a normal range for blood glucose levels?
Which of the following is a normal range for blood glucose levels?
What is the estimated percentage of the UK population living with diabetes mellitus, including undiagnosed individuals?
What is the estimated percentage of the UK population living with diabetes mellitus, including undiagnosed individuals?
What percentage of diabetes cases in the UK are Type 1 diabetes?
What percentage of diabetes cases in the UK are Type 1 diabetes?
What is the most common type of diabetes in adults?
What is the most common type of diabetes in adults?
What is the recommended treatment for Type 2 Diabetes mellitus?
What is the recommended treatment for Type 2 Diabetes mellitus?
How is insulin involved in the regulation of blood glucose concentration?
How is insulin involved in the regulation of blood glucose concentration?
What is the range for normal plasma glucose levels in a fasting state?
What is the range for normal plasma glucose levels in a fasting state?
What is the purpose of a urine glucose test?
What is the purpose of a urine glucose test?
What is the main objective of glucose homeostasis?
What is the main objective of glucose homeostasis?
What is the purpose of bariatric surgery in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus?
What is the purpose of bariatric surgery in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus?
Diabetes mellitus is characterized by persistent hypoglycemia.
Diabetes mellitus is characterized by persistent hypoglycemia.
Blood glucose values in excess of 50 mmol/l have been recorded for some patients with diabetes.
Blood glucose values in excess of 50 mmol/l have been recorded for some patients with diabetes.
The UK population living with diabetes mellitus is estimated to be 7%.
The UK population living with diabetes mellitus is estimated to be 7%.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus accounts for 10% of diabetes cases in adults.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus accounts for 10% of diabetes cases in adults.
Insulin plays a role in regulating the concentration of glucose in the blood.
Insulin plays a role in regulating the concentration of glucose in the blood.
Glycosuria is a diagnostic test for diabetes mellitus.
Glycosuria is a diagnostic test for diabetes mellitus.
Random blood glucose levels above 11.1 mmol/l suggest diabetes mellitus.
Random blood glucose levels above 11.1 mmol/l suggest diabetes mellitus.
The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is the preferred diagnostic test for diabetes according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is the preferred diagnostic test for diabetes according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
HbA1c levels can provide a history of plasma glucose levels over the past 1-2 months.
HbA1c levels can provide a history of plasma glucose levels over the past 1-2 months.
Elevated HbA1c levels can be caused by conditions such as opioid and alcohol abuse.
Elevated HbA1c levels can be caused by conditions such as opioid and alcohol abuse.
