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What is the primary cause of hyperglycemia in diabetes?
What is the primary cause of hyperglycemia in diabetes?
- High protein diet
- Increased water intake
- Defects in insulin secretion (correct)
- Excessive physical activity
Which of the following is classified as a condition between normal levels and diabetes?
Which of the following is classified as a condition between normal levels and diabetes?
- Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG) (correct)
- Gestational Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
Which of the following risk factors is most strongly associated with Type 2 Diabetes?
Which of the following risk factors is most strongly associated with Type 2 Diabetes?
- Low blood sugar levels
- Daily exercise routine
- Age less than 30 years
- Family history of diabetes (correct)
What effect does insulin have on blood glucose levels after a meal?
What effect does insulin have on blood glucose levels after a meal?
What hormone is released to raise low blood glucose levels?
What hormone is released to raise low blood glucose levels?
Type 1 Diabetes constitutes what percentage of all diabetes cases?
Type 1 Diabetes constitutes what percentage of all diabetes cases?
Which of these populations is at a higher risk for diabetes?
Which of these populations is at a higher risk for diabetes?
Which of the following statements about the function of insulin is correct?
Which of the following statements about the function of insulin is correct?
What is the primary cause of destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in Type 1 diabetes?
What is the primary cause of destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in Type 1 diabetes?
What are the 'Three Ps' commonly associated with diabetes symptoms?
What are the 'Three Ps' commonly associated with diabetes symptoms?
Which factor significantly contributes to insulin resistance in Type 2 diabetes?
Which factor significantly contributes to insulin resistance in Type 2 diabetes?
At what age does the onset of Type 2 diabetes typically occur?
At what age does the onset of Type 2 diabetes typically occur?
What is a common treatment strategy for Type 2 diabetes in its early stages?
What is a common treatment strategy for Type 2 diabetes in its early stages?
Which test is more effective in diagnosing glucose intolerance compared to urine testing?
Which test is more effective in diagnosing glucose intolerance compared to urine testing?
What risk factor is associated with Type 1 diabetes?
What risk factor is associated with Type 1 diabetes?
Which condition does not typically occur in individuals with Type 2 diabetes?
Which condition does not typically occur in individuals with Type 2 diabetes?
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