18 Questions
According to the information provided, which type of diabetes is characterized by a rapid onset and poor response to lifestyle modifications?
Type 1 diabetes
Which statement about C-peptide levels is true for individuals with type 1 diabetes?
C-peptide levels are undetectable to low
What is the approximate percentage of diabetes cases that are classified as type 2 diabetes?
90%
Which characteristic is commonly associated with individuals with type 2 diabetes?
Overweight, obese, or central adiposity
According to the provided information, what is the projected number of adults (20-79 years) living with diabetes by 2045?
783 million
Which statement is true regarding the health expenditure caused by diabetes?
Diabetes caused at least USD 966 billion dollars in health expenditure, which is 9% of total spending on adults
Which of the following is NOT considered a diabetes risk factor?
Impaired fasting glucose
What is the recommended screening interval for asymptomatic adults over 45 years old with a BMI 25 kg/m^2 ( 23 kg/m^2 for Asian Americans) and at least one diabetes risk factor?
At minimum every 3 years
What is the diagnostic criterion for diabetes based on fasting plasma glucose levels?
Fasting plasma glucose 126 mg/dL
What is the HbA1c range for a diagnosis of prediabetes?
HbA1c 5.7% - 6.4%
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state?
Asymptomatic condition
What is the 2-hour plasma glucose level during an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) that is diagnostic for prediabetes?
140-199 mg/dL
What is the primary target for self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) according to ADA recommendations?
Preprandial blood glucose
Which of the following is NOT a goal of diabetes treatment discussed in the text?
Maintain high blood pressure
What does HbA1c measure in the blood?
Average blood glucose levels over time
What was GC's HbA1c level in the screening labs results?
10.6%
Based on GC's height and weight, what is her Body Mass Index (BMI)?
47 kg/m2
Which of the following symptoms did GC NOT present with?
Polyphagia
Test your knowledge on the epidemiology of diabetes mellitus, a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia. Learn about the projected rise in DM population and the complications associated with the disease.
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