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What is the purpose of monitoring fasting glucose levels in diabetes patients?
What is the purpose of monitoring fasting glucose levels in diabetes patients?
- To determine the average blood sugar levels over 3 months
- To control glucose levels before administering insulin
- To measure blood sugar levels after a minimum 8-hour fast (correct)
- To assess blood sugar levels after meals
Which type of insulin is recommended to be administered twice daily to maintain a therapeutic effect?
Which type of insulin is recommended to be administered twice daily to maintain a therapeutic effect?
- Regular insulin
- Insulin Lispro
- Insulin Glargine
- NPH insulin (correct)
What is the primary risk associated with insulin treatment for diabetes patients?
What is the primary risk associated with insulin treatment for diabetes patients?
- Hypoglycemia (correct)
- Insulin resistance
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
Which type of insulin has an onset of 6 hours, peak time of none, and a duration of over 24 hours?
Which type of insulin has an onset of 6 hours, peak time of none, and a duration of over 24 hours?
When should insulin Lispro be administered according to the text?
When should insulin Lispro be administered according to the text?
What is the color of Intermediate-acting NPH insulin as mentioned in the text?
What is the color of Intermediate-acting NPH insulin as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in terms of treatment according to the text?
What is the primary difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in terms of treatment according to the text?
What is the purpose of finger poke HbA1c testing in diabetes management?
What is the purpose of finger poke HbA1c testing in diabetes management?
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