TEST QUIZ DONT USE

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What is the normal value for A1C (hemoglobin A1C) to diagnose diabetes?

5.0%

6.5% (correct)

9.5%

8.0%

Which type of diabetes is characterized by a destruction of pancreatic beta cells and produces little to no insulin?

Type 2 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes (correct)

Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adults (LADA)

Gestational diabetes

What is a common risk factor for Type 2 diabetes?

Family history of diabetes (correct)

Elevated triglycerides < 250 mg/dl

Age < 30 years

Low HDL > 35 mg/dl

What is the normal value for Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) to diagnose diabetes?

126 mg/dl Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is commonly associated with hypoglycemia?

Sweating Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of insulin in the body?

Transports and metabolizes glucose for energy Signup and view all the answers

What occurs in about half of individuals with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes?

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in preventing and treating diabetes?

Weight loss Signup and view all the answers

What happens to glucose from food in Type 1 diabetes?

Cannot be stored in liver as glycogen Signup and view all the answers

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) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the correction bolus for insulin?

Amount to correct / correction factor = correction bolus Signup and view all the answers

Why must rapid-acting insulin patients have food in front of them before administering?

Because it acts within 5-7 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect associated with oral diabetes medications?

Hypoglycemia Signup and view all the answers

Which phenomenon involves hormones stimulating blood sugars to rise overnight to provide energy to wake up?

Dawn Phenomenon Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic indicates an issue with the thyroid?

Obesity in trunk, thin extremities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)?

Lack of sufficient insulin Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is characterized by hypo action of the pituitary gland?

Addison's disease Signup and view all the answers

What treatment is necessary for reversing acidosis in Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?

Reverse acidosis and restore electrolyte imbalance Signup and view all the answers

What should patients with Addison's disease carry for emergency treatment?

Emergency treatment kit like diabetic patients do Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of iodine in the thyroid process?

Processing thyroid hormones Signup and view all the answers