20 Questions
What is the normal value for A1C (hemoglobin A1C) to diagnose diabetes?
6.5%
Which type of diabetes is characterized by a destruction of pancreatic beta cells and produces little to no insulin?
Type 1 diabetes
What is a common risk factor for Type 2 diabetes?
Family history of diabetes
What is the normal value for Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) to diagnose diabetes?
126 mg/dl
Which symptom is commonly associated with hypoglycemia?
Sweating
What is the primary action of insulin in the body?
Transports and metabolizes glucose for energy
What occurs in about half of individuals with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes?
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
What is a key factor in preventing and treating diabetes?
Weight loss
What happens to glucose from food in Type 1 diabetes?
Cannot be stored in liver as glycogen
Which lab test for diagnosing diabetes involves drinking a solution and having blood glucose levels tested at certain time intervals?
Oral Glucose Tolerance test (OGTT)
What is the formula to calculate the correction bolus for insulin?
Amount to correct / correction factor = correction bolus
Why must rapid-acting insulin patients have food in front of them before administering?
Because it acts within 5-7 minutes
What is a common side effect associated with oral diabetes medications?
Hypoglycemia
Which phenomenon involves hormones stimulating blood sugars to rise overnight to provide energy to wake up?
Dawn Phenomenon
What characteristic indicates an issue with the thyroid?
Obesity in trunk, thin extremities
What is the main cause of Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)?
Lack of sufficient insulin
Which disease is characterized by hypo action of the pituitary gland?
Addison's disease
What treatment is necessary for reversing acidosis in Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Reverse acidosis and restore electrolyte imbalance
What should patients with Addison's disease carry for emergency treatment?
Emergency treatment kit like diabetic patients do
What is the role of iodine in the thyroid process?
Processing thyroid hormones
Learn about diabetes statistics and risk factors, including the number of people affected by diabetes in the US, types of diabetes, common risk factors, and the role of insulin in the body.
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