Diabetes Mellitus Type 1
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What percentage of the population in the United States has diabetes mellitus?

  • 5%
  • 10.5% (correct)
  • 15%
  • 20%

    • What is the estimated number of people with prediabetes in the United States?

  • 100 million
  • 70 million
  • 88 million (correct)
  • 50 million

    • What is the leading cause of adult blindness in the United States?

  • Cataracts
  • Macular degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetes (correct)

    • What is the age range in which type 1 diabetes generally affects people?

    <p>Under 40 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of people with diabetes mellitus who have not been diagnosed?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rank of diabetes mellitus as a cause of death in the United States?

    <p>Seventh leading cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of diabetes that accounts for about 5%-10% of all people with diabetes mellitus?

    <p>Type 1 diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the autoimmune response in type 1 diabetes mellitus?

    <p>Underproduction of insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of all types of diabetes mellitus is accounted for by type 1 DM?

    <p>5%-10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary defect in type 1 DM?

    <p>Absent or minimal insulin production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of type 2 DM onset?

    <p>Gradual onset over several years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of insulin resistance in type 2 DM?

    <p>Initial increase, followed by a decrease in insulin production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor contributing to the development of type 2 DM?

    <p>Higher weight and lack of exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical age range for the onset of type 1 DM?

    <p>More common in young people, but can occur at any age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of symptoms in type 1 DM?

    <p>Always present at onset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trend in the incidence of type 2 DM in children?

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

    What is the most common way people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?

    <p>via routine laboratory testing or during treatment for other conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

    <p>Presence of endogenous insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of insulin receptors being unresponsive or insufficient?

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

    What is the result of the pancreas' compensatory overproduction of insulin?

    <p>Fatigue of the B-cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of a marked decrease in the pancreas' ability to make insulin?

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

    Why are people with a first-degree relative with type 2 diabetes more likely to develop the disease?

    <p>Due to a genetic predisposition to insulin resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the condition in which body tissues do not respond to the action of insulin?

    <p>Insulin resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the production of glucose by the liver in type 2 diabetes?

    <p>Inappropriate glucose production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for insulin therapy in diabetes?

    <p>To replace the insufficient insulin produced by the pancreas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic body type of a person with type 2 diabetes?

    <p>Overweight or obese with visceral adiposity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of not receiving insulin in type 1 diabetes?

    <p>Diabetes-related ketoacidosis (DKA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of people with diabetes who have type 2 diabetes?

    <p>90%-95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of type 1 diabetes?

    <p>Recent and sudden weight loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a contributing factor to developing type 2 diabetes?

    <p>Genetic predisposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of nutrition therapy in diabetes?

    <p>To provide essential body type nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the onset of symptoms in type 1 diabetes?

    <p>Rapid and sudden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for adults to undergo screening for diabetes?

    <p>To understand the risk factors for diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical result of a 2-hr oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) for a person with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)?

    <p>A reading between 140-199 mg/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and eating a healthy diet for people with prediabetes?

    <p>Reducing the risk of developing overt diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the timeframe in which most women with gestational diabetes have normal glucose levels after giving birth?

    <p>Within 6 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes for women with gestational diabetes within 16 years?

    <p>63%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary indicator for diagnosing impaired fasting glucose (IFG)?

    <p>Fasting glucose levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical characteristic of people with prediabetes?

    <p>They are at increased risk for developing type 2 DM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended course of action for people with prediabetes?

    <p>Undergoing regular blood glucose and A1C testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common risk factor for gestational diabetes?

    <p>Obesity and advanced maternal age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of self-monitoring for symptoms of diabetes in people with prediabetes?

    <p>To detect early signs of diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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