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What is the normal value for A1C (hemoglobin A1C) to diagnose diabetes?
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?
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?
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?
What is the normal value for Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) to diagnose diabetes?
Which symptom is commonly associated with hypoglycemia?
Which symptom is commonly associated with hypoglycemia?
What is the primary action of insulin in the body?
What is the primary action of insulin in the body?
What occurs in about half of individuals with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes?
What occurs in about half of individuals with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes?
What is a key factor in preventing and treating diabetes?
What is a key factor in preventing and treating diabetes?
What happens to glucose from food in Type 1 diabetes?
What happens to glucose from food in Type 1 diabetes?
Which lab test for diagnosing diabetes involves drinking a solution and having blood glucose levels tested at certain time intervals?
Which lab test for diagnosing diabetes involves drinking a solution and having blood glucose levels tested at certain time intervals?
What is the formula to calculate the correction bolus for insulin?
What is the formula to calculate the correction bolus for insulin?
Why must rapid-acting insulin patients have food in front of them before administering?
Why must rapid-acting insulin patients have food in front of them before administering?
What is a common side effect associated with oral diabetes medications?
What is a common side effect associated with oral diabetes medications?
Which phenomenon involves hormones stimulating blood sugars to rise overnight to provide energy to wake up?
Which phenomenon involves hormones stimulating blood sugars to rise overnight to provide energy to wake up?
What characteristic indicates an issue with the thyroid?
What characteristic indicates an issue with the thyroid?
What is the main cause of Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)?
What is the main cause of Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)?
Which disease is characterized by hypo action of the pituitary gland?
Which disease is characterized by hypo action of the pituitary gland?
What treatment is necessary for reversing acidosis in Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What treatment is necessary for reversing acidosis in Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What should patients with Addison's disease carry for emergency treatment?
What should patients with Addison's disease carry for emergency treatment?
What is the role of iodine in the thyroid process?
What is the role of iodine in the thyroid process?
