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?

<p>Overweight, obese, or central adiposity (D)</p> 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?

<p>783 million (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the health expenditure caused by diabetes?

<p>Diabetes caused at least USD 966 billion dollars in health expenditure, which is 9% of total spending on adults (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Impaired fasting glucose (D)</p> 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?

<p>At minimum every 3 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Fasting plasma glucose 126 mg/dL (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the HbA1c range for a diagnosis of prediabetes?

<p>HbA1c 5.7% - 6.4% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Asymptomatic condition (A)</p> 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?

<p>140-199 mg/dL (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Preprandial blood glucose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Maintain high blood pressure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does HbA1c measure in the blood?

<p>Average blood glucose levels over time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>10.6% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>47 kg/m2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms did GC NOT present with?

<p>Polyphagia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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