Endocrinology: Diabetes Epidemiology Quiz

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According to the information provided, which type of diabetes is characterized by a rapid onset and poor response to lifestyle modifications?

Type 1 diabetes (correct)

Gestational diabetes

All types of diabetes have a rapid onset and poor response to lifestyle modifications

Type 2 diabetes

Which statement about C-peptide levels is true for individuals with type 1 diabetes?

C-peptide levels are only relevant for type 2 diabetes

C-peptide levels are undetectable to low (correct)

C-peptide levels are normal to high

C-peptide levels are not a reliable indicator for type 1 diabetes

What is the approximate percentage of diabetes cases that are classified as type 2 diabetes?

95%

It is not specified in the provided information

5%

90% (correct)

Which characteristic is commonly associated with individuals with type 2 diabetes?

Overweight, obese, or central adiposity Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided information, what is the projected number of adults (20-79 years) living with diabetes by 2045?

783 million Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a diabetes risk factor?

Impaired fasting glucose Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the diagnostic criterion for diabetes based on fasting plasma glucose levels?

Fasting plasma glucose 126 mg/dL Signup and view all the answers

What is the HbA1c range for a diagnosis of prediabetes?

HbA1c 5.7% - 6.4% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state?

Asymptomatic condition Signup and view all the answers

What is the 2-hour plasma glucose level during an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) that is diagnostic for prediabetes?

140-199 mg/dL Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary target for self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) according to ADA recommendations?

Preprandial blood glucose Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a goal of diabetes treatment discussed in the text?

Maintain high blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does HbA1c measure in the blood?

Average blood glucose levels over time Signup and view all the answers

What was GC's HbA1c level in the screening labs results?

10.6% Signup and view all the answers

Based on GC's height and weight, what is her Body Mass Index (BMI)?

47 kg/m2 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms did GC NOT present with?

Polyphagia Signup and view all the answers

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