42 Questions
What percentage of the population in the United States has diabetes mellitus?
10.5%
What is the estimated number of people with prediabetes in the United States?
88 million
What is the leading cause of adult blindness in the United States?
Diabetes
What is the age range in which type 1 diabetes generally affects people?
Under 40 years
What is the percentage of people with diabetes mellitus who have not been diagnosed?
20%
What is the rank of diabetes mellitus as a cause of death in the United States?
Seventh leading cause
What is the type of diabetes that accounts for about 5%-10% of all people with diabetes mellitus?
Type 1 diabetes
What is the result of the autoimmune response in type 1 diabetes mellitus?
Underproduction of insulin
What percentage of all types of diabetes mellitus is accounted for by type 1 DM?
5%-10%
What is the primary defect in type 1 DM?
Absent or minimal insulin production
Which of the following is a characteristic of type 2 DM onset?
Gradual onset over several years
What is the result of insulin resistance in type 2 DM?
Initial increase, followed by a decrease in insulin production
What is the primary factor contributing to the development of type 2 DM?
Higher weight and lack of exercise
What is the typical age range for the onset of type 1 DM?
More common in young people, but can occur at any age
What is the characteristic of symptoms in type 1 DM?
Always present at onset
What is the trend in the incidence of type 2 DM in children?
Increasing
What is the most common way people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?
via routine laboratory testing or during treatment for other conditions
What is the primary difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Presence of endogenous insulin
What is the consequence of insulin receptors being unresponsive or insufficient?
Hyperglycemia
What is the result of the pancreas' compensatory overproduction of insulin?
Fatigue of the B-cells
What is the effect of a marked decrease in the pancreas' ability to make insulin?
Hyperglycemia
Why are people with a first-degree relative with type 2 diabetes more likely to develop the disease?
Due to a genetic predisposition to insulin resistance
What is the term for the condition in which body tissues do not respond to the action of insulin?
Insulin resistance
What is the term for the production of glucose by the liver in type 2 diabetes?
Inappropriate glucose production
What is the primary reason for insulin therapy in diabetes?
To replace the insufficient insulin produced by the pancreas
What is the characteristic body type of a person with type 2 diabetes?
Overweight or obese with visceral adiposity
What is the consequence of not receiving insulin in type 1 diabetes?
Diabetes-related ketoacidosis (DKA)
What is the approximate percentage of people with diabetes who have type 2 diabetes?
90%-95%
What is a common symptom of type 1 diabetes?
Recent and sudden weight loss
What is a contributing factor to developing type 2 diabetes?
Genetic predisposition
What is the purpose of nutrition therapy in diabetes?
To provide essential body type nutrition
What is the characteristic of the onset of symptoms in type 1 diabetes?
Rapid and sudden
What is the primary reason for adults to undergo screening for diabetes?
To understand the risk factors for diabetes
What is the typical result of a 2-hr oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) for a person with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)?
A reading between 140-199 mg/dL
What is the primary benefit of maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and eating a healthy diet for people with prediabetes?
Reducing the risk of developing overt diabetes
What is the timeframe in which most women with gestational diabetes have normal glucose levels after giving birth?
Within 6 weeks
What is the increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes for women with gestational diabetes within 16 years?
63%
What is the primary indicator for diagnosing impaired fasting glucose (IFG)?
Fasting glucose levels
What is the typical characteristic of people with prediabetes?
They are at increased risk for developing type 2 DM
What is the recommended course of action for people with prediabetes?
Undergoing regular blood glucose and A1C testing
What is the common risk factor for gestational diabetes?
Obesity and advanced maternal age
What is the primary purpose of self-monitoring for symptoms of diabetes in people with prediabetes?
To detect early signs of diabetes
Assess your knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus Type 1, including its characteristics, symptoms, and causes. Test your understanding of the differences between Type 1 and other types of diabetes. Identify the key signs and symptoms to diagnose and manage this condition effectively.
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