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What is a potential consequence of excess insulin therapy or oral hypoglycemic drugs?
What is a potential consequence of excess insulin therapy or oral hypoglycemic drugs?
- Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state
- Hypoglycemia (correct)
- Gluconeogenesis
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
What is the effect of insulin on gluconeogenesis?
What is the effect of insulin on gluconeogenesis?
- Stimulates gluconeogenesis
- Decreases gluconeogenesis (correct)
- Has no effect on gluconeogenesis
- Increases gluconeogenesis
What is a symptom of hypoglycemia?
What is a symptom of hypoglycemia?
- Seizures
- Tachycardia (correct)
- Nausea and vomiting
- All of the above
What is the treatment for hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state?
What is the treatment for hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state?
What is the pathogenesis of diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state linked to?
What is the pathogenesis of diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state linked to?
What is the primary function of the Alpha cells in the Islets of Langerhans?
What is the primary function of the Alpha cells in the Islets of Langerhans?
What is the diagnostic criterion for a fasting plasma glucose level in diabetes diagnosis?
What is the diagnostic criterion for a fasting plasma glucose level in diabetes diagnosis?
What is the estimated time period that HemoglobinA1C values reflect average blood glucose levels?
What is the estimated time period that HemoglobinA1C values reflect average blood glucose levels?
What is the percentage of diabetes patients with Type 1 diabetes?
What is the percentage of diabetes patients with Type 1 diabetes?
What is the primary advantage of using HemoglobinA1C for diabetes diagnosis?
What is the primary advantage of using HemoglobinA1C for diabetes diagnosis?
What is the primary mechanism of immune-mediated Type 1 diabetes?
What is the primary mechanism of immune-mediated Type 1 diabetes?
What percentage of Type 1 diabetes patients have an idiopathic cause?
What percentage of Type 1 diabetes patients have an idiopathic cause?
What is the decrease in B-cell mass in the development of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
What is the decrease in B-cell mass in the development of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
What is the characteristic of insulin resistance in Type 2 diabetes?
What is the characteristic of insulin resistance in Type 2 diabetes?
What is the symptom of hyperglycemia when plasma glucose levels exceed renal reabsorption?
What is the symptom of hyperglycemia when plasma glucose levels exceed renal reabsorption?
What is the process by which the body produces ketones in diabetic ketoacidosis?
What is the process by which the body produces ketones in diabetic ketoacidosis?
What is the characteristic of diabetic ketoacidosis?
What is the characteristic of diabetic ketoacidosis?
What is the primary function of the Beta cells in the Islets of Langerhans?
What is the primary function of the Beta cells in the Islets of Langerhans?
What is the correlation between HemoglobinA1C values and diabetic complications?
What is the correlation between HemoglobinA1C values and diabetic complications?
What percentage of patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus have Type 1 diabetes?
What percentage of patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus have Type 1 diabetes?
What is the term for excessive thirst and hunger in diabetes?
What is the term for excessive thirst and hunger in diabetes?
What is the estimated percentage of diabetes patients with Type 1 diabetes?
What is the estimated percentage of diabetes patients with Type 1 diabetes?
What is the advantage of using HemoglobinA1C for diabetes diagnosis?
What is the advantage of using HemoglobinA1C for diabetes diagnosis?
What is the diagnosis criterion for Metabolic Syndrome?
What is the diagnosis criterion for Metabolic Syndrome?
What is the mechanism of immune-mediated Type 1 diabetes?
What is the mechanism of immune-mediated Type 1 diabetes?
What is the cause of polyuria in diabetes?
What is the cause of polyuria in diabetes?
What is the time period that HemoglobinA1C values reflect average blood glucose levels?
What is the time period that HemoglobinA1C values reflect average blood glucose levels?
What is the estimated prevalence of diabetes in the USA among 20-year-olds?
What is the estimated prevalence of diabetes in the USA among 20-year-olds?
Which of the following is a chronic complication of diabetes?
Which of the following is a chronic complication of diabetes?
What is the term for the process by which the body produces ketones in diabetic ketoacidosis?
What is the term for the process by which the body produces ketones in diabetic ketoacidosis?
What is a characteristic of macrovascular disease in diabetes?
What is a characteristic of macrovascular disease in diabetes?
What is a criterion for the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome?
What is a criterion for the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome?
What is a complication of diabetic neuropathy?
What is a complication of diabetic neuropathy?
What is a characteristic of atherosclerotic disease in diabetes?
What is a characteristic of atherosclerotic disease in diabetes?
What is a consequence of uncontrolled diabetes?
What is a consequence of uncontrolled diabetes?
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