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What is the main difference in treatment of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
What is the main difference in treatment of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
- Type 1 patients need insulin, while Type 2 patients primarily focus on diet and oral medications. (correct)
- Both Type 1 and Type 2 patients require insulin injections.
- Type 2 patients require insulin injections, while Type 1 patients rely on oral medications.
- Type 1 patients only need dietary changes, while Type 2 patients require insulin.
What is the purpose of monitoring HbA1c levels in diabetes patients?
What is the purpose of monitoring HbA1c levels in diabetes patients?
- To determine glucose fluctuations on a daily basis
- To measure the fasting glucose levels accurately
- To assess the blood sugar levels after meals
- To provide a long-term average of blood sugar levels over 3 months (correct)
Which type of insulin is administered before meals and as needed for basal control?
Which type of insulin is administered before meals and as needed for basal control?
- Regular insulin
- Insulin Glargine
- Insulin Lispro (correct)
- NPH insulin
What precautions are associated with insulin treatment?
What precautions are associated with insulin treatment?
What is the recommended action to avoid lipohypertrophy when administering insulin injections?
What is the recommended action to avoid lipohypertrophy when administering insulin injections?
Which type of insulin does not require a prescription?
Which type of insulin does not require a prescription?
What is the recommended frequency of NPH insulin injections?
What is the recommended frequency of NPH insulin injections?
What is the purpose of monitoring fasting glucose levels in diabetes patients?
What is the purpose of monitoring fasting glucose levels in diabetes patients?
When is insulin Lispro (Rapid) typically administered?
When is insulin Lispro (Rapid) typically administered?
What is the purpose of insulin Glargine (Toujeo) in diabetes treatment?
What is the purpose of insulin Glargine (Toujeo) in diabetes treatment?
Which type of insulin has a cloudy color and requires twice-daily administration?
Which type of insulin has a cloudy color and requires twice-daily administration?
What is the typical onset time for Regular insulin?
What is the typical onset time for Regular insulin?
What is the primary risk associated with insulin treatment?
What is the primary risk associated with insulin treatment?
What is the recommended administration route for all types of insulin mentioned?
What is the recommended administration route for all types of insulin mentioned?
Which type of insulin is used specifically for maintaining therapeutic effect with twice-daily injections?
Which type of insulin is used specifically for maintaining therapeutic effect with twice-daily injections?
