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What is the primary reason diabetes is considered a serious medical condition?
What is the primary reason diabetes is considered a serious medical condition?
Which of the following is categorized as an acute complication of diabetes?
Which of the following is categorized as an acute complication of diabetes?
What are the two major categories of complications associated with diabetes?
What are the two major categories of complications associated with diabetes?
Which complication of diabetes is characterized by poor wound healing?
Which complication of diabetes is characterized by poor wound healing?
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How does diabetes primarily affect blood sugar levels?
How does diabetes primarily affect blood sugar levels?
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Study Notes
Homeostasis
- Homeostasis is the body's built-in checks and balances to maintain a consistent internal environment.
- All organisms, from single-celled amoebas to humans, use homeostasis to stay alive.
- Diabetes disrupts this balance by elevating blood sugar and reducing insulin sensitivity.
Diabetes Complications
- Diabetes complications are categorized as acute and chronic.
Acute Complications
- Hypoglycemia
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Nonketotic hyperosmolar hyperglycemia
Chronic Complications
- Atherosclerosis (and other vascular lesions)
- Retinopathy and cataracts
- Neuropathy
- Nephropathy
- Poor wound healing
- Foot ulcers
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Description
Explore the concepts of homeostasis and how diabetes disrupts this vital process. This quiz covers both acute and chronic complications of diabetes, illustrating their impact on overall health. Test your knowledge and understanding of these crucial medical topics.
