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What is the main characteristic of diabetes LADA?
What is the main characteristic of diabetes LADA?
- High insulin resistance
- Linked to obesity
- Due to faulty genetic programming
- Latent autoimmune diabetes (correct)
What is the typical age of onset for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is the typical age of onset for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
- Around 13 years (correct)
- Before 20 years
- At birth
- After 40 years
What is the main factor contributing to the development of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is the main factor contributing to the development of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
- Poor lifestyle choices (correct)
- Insulin receptor resistance
- Autoimmune response
- Faulty genetic programming
Which ethnic group has the highest prevalence of diabetes?
Which ethnic group has the highest prevalence of diabetes?
What is the estimated number of undiagnosed diabetes cases in the UK?
What is the estimated number of undiagnosed diabetes cases in the UK?
What is the primary concern regarding Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is the primary concern regarding Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is the primary characteristic of diabetes according to the WHO definition?
What is the primary characteristic of diabetes according to the WHO definition?
What is the normal range of plasma glucose levels in the human body?
What is the normal range of plasma glucose levels in the human body?
What is the primary cause of 80% of diabetic deaths?
What is the primary cause of 80% of diabetic deaths?
Which hormones play a key role in maintaining glucose homeostasis in the human body?
Which hormones play a key role in maintaining glucose homeostasis in the human body?
What is the consequence of the pathology of diabetes on carbohydrate metabolism?
What is the consequence of the pathology of diabetes on carbohydrate metabolism?
How does diabetes link to atherosclerosis?
How does diabetes link to atherosclerosis?
What is the result of hyperglycaemia acting on the receptors?
What is the result of hyperglycaemia acting on the receptors?
What is the term for the process by which glucose binds to proteins and lipids in the blood?
What is the term for the process by which glucose binds to proteins and lipids in the blood?
What is the result of Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs) on the endothelial wall?
What is the result of Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs) on the endothelial wall?
What is the term for the resistance to insulin's effects on glucose uptake in the body?
What is the term for the resistance to insulin's effects on glucose uptake in the body?
What is the result of excess glucose binding to proteins and lipids within the capillary wall structure?
What is the result of excess glucose binding to proteins and lipids within the capillary wall structure?
What is one way to reduce VAT and down-regulate the host of VAT-derived factors driving IR and beta cell failure?
What is one way to reduce VAT and down-regulate the host of VAT-derived factors driving IR and beta cell failure?
What is a potential benefit of reducing calorie intake in terms of appetite?
What is a potential benefit of reducing calorie intake in terms of appetite?
Why is it important to get a good night's sleep in relation to visceral fat?
Why is it important to get a good night's sleep in relation to visceral fat?
What is the name of the test used to get a longer-term view of blood glucose levels?
What is the name of the test used to get a longer-term view of blood glucose levels?
What is the result of a 1% reduction in HBA1c in terms of developing HF?
What is the result of a 1% reduction in HBA1c in terms of developing HF?
What is the diagnosis of Thomas based on his FPG level of 5.7mmol/l?
What is the diagnosis of Thomas based on his FPG level of 5.7mmol/l?
What is the diagnosis of Abigail based on her random blood test result of 11.5mmol/l?
What is the diagnosis of Abigail based on her random blood test result of 11.5mmol/l?
What should be done to the bolus insulin dose if an exercise session is within the time action period of that insulin?
What should be done to the bolus insulin dose if an exercise session is within the time action period of that insulin?
What can be done to the basal insulin dose if engaging in regular exercise?
What can be done to the basal insulin dose if engaging in regular exercise?
What should be done to the basal rates when using an insulin pump and exercising?
What should be done to the basal rates when using an insulin pump and exercising?
What may not be experienced by people on Betablockers during hypoglycemia?
What may not be experienced by people on Betablockers during hypoglycemia?
Why may hypoglycemia be more severe in people on Betablockers?
Why may hypoglycemia be more severe in people on Betablockers?
What should be monitored for in people taking anti-hyperglycaemic medications, even in the absence of hyperglycemia?
What should be monitored for in people taking anti-hyperglycaemic medications, even in the absence of hyperglycemia?
