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What is the primary goal of the American Diabetes Association's consensus statement on insulin dosing?
What is the primary goal of the American Diabetes Association's consensus statement on insulin dosing?
- To promote the use of oral medications for diabetes management
- To reduce the cost of insulin therapy for patients with diabetes
- To improve insulin dosing practices for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes (correct)
- To develop a new treatment for type 1 diabetes
What is the main characteristic of type 1 diabetes?
What is the main characteristic of type 1 diabetes?
- It is a condition where the body properly uses insulin
- It is usually diagnosed in children and young adults (correct)
- It is a condition where the body produces too much insulin
- It is the most common form of diabetes
What is the result of the body not producing or properly using insulin?
What is the result of the body not producing or properly using insulin?
- Too much sugar in the blood (correct)
- Fluctuating blood sugar levels
- Normal blood sugar levels
- Too little sugar in the blood
Who collaborated with the American Diabetes Association to develop the consensus statement on insulin dosing?
Who collaborated with the American Diabetes Association to develop the consensus statement on insulin dosing?
What was the process involved in developing the consensus statement on insulin dosing?
What was the process involved in developing the consensus statement on insulin dosing?
What is the name of the committee that reviewed and discussed the final consensus statement on insulin dosing?
What is the name of the committee that reviewed and discussed the final consensus statement on insulin dosing?
What is the primary reason diabetes increases the risk of foot infections?
What is the primary reason diabetes increases the risk of foot infections?
What is the effect of insulin on the body, especially in patients with insulin deficiency?
What is the effect of insulin on the body, especially in patients with insulin deficiency?
What is the relationship between metabolic control and long-term complications?
What is the relationship between metabolic control and long-term complications?
What is the key principle of dose adjustment in insulin therapy?
What is the key principle of dose adjustment in insulin therapy?
What is the primary factor that influences insulin dosage in patients with coexisting diseases?
What is the primary factor that influences insulin dosage in patients with coexisting diseases?
What is the effect of corticosteroids on insulin requirements?
What is the effect of corticosteroids on insulin requirements?
What is the recommended approach for adjusting basal bolus insulin in type 2 diabetes?
What is the recommended approach for adjusting basal bolus insulin in type 2 diabetes?
What is the suggested starting dose of basal insulin according to the European and American/Canadian Consensus group?
What is the suggested starting dose of basal insulin according to the European and American/Canadian Consensus group?
What is the ideal insulin dose?
What is the ideal insulin dose?
What is the difference in insulin dosage per kg between infants and children/adults with type 1 diabetes?
What is the difference in insulin dosage per kg between infants and children/adults with type 1 diabetes?
