5 Questions
What is the primary hormone responsible for regulating glucose levels in the body?
Insulin
Which of the following conditions is characterized by high blood sugar levels during pregnancy?
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
What is the main difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in terms of pathophysiology?
Type 1 diabetes results from an inability to produce insulin, while Type 2 diabetes involves insulin resistance.
Which phenomenon is associated with rebound hyperglycemia following untreated nocturnal hypoglycemia?
Somogyi Effect
In diabetes management, what do microvascular complications primarily affect?
Kidneys and eyes
Test your knowledge on alterations in glucose metabolism, hormonal regulation, insulin's role, and glucose regulators. Learn how the pathophysiological processes vary among different glucose intolerance disorders including T1DM, T2DM, Gestational DM, and Metabolic syndrome. Compare and contrast characteristics of Type I & Type II diabetes, their etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, treatment, and prevention strategies.
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