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What is the abbreviation for Hemoglobin A1c?
What is the abbreviation for Hemoglobin A1c?
- FBG
- TDD
- PPG
- HbA1c (correct)
At what age is Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) generally diagnosed?
At what age is Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) generally diagnosed?
- Children, teens, or young adults (correct)
- 65 years or older
- Above 45 years of age
- Between 24-28 weeks of pregnancy
Which type of diabetes has a genetic component?
Which type of diabetes has a genetic component?
- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM)
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) (correct)
- Gestational DM
- None of the above
When is Gestational DM typically diagnosed during pregnancy?
When is Gestational DM typically diagnosed during pregnancy?
Which factor increases the risk of Gestational DM?
Which factor increases the risk of Gestational DM?
What should healthcare providers do when considering the medical care of a diabetic patient?
What should healthcare providers do when considering the medical care of a diabetic patient?
What is the BMI threshold for recommending testing in all adults who are overweight?
What is the BMI threshold for recommending testing in all adults who are overweight?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor that warrants testing for prediabetes?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor that warrants testing for prediabetes?
At what age should testing begin for all patients according to the provided criteria?
At what age should testing begin for all patients according to the provided criteria?
Which cholesterol level is listed as a risk factor for testing in adults who are overweight?
Which cholesterol level is listed as a risk factor for testing in adults who are overweight?
What is the fasting plasma glucose range for diagnosing prediabetes according to the text?
What is the fasting plasma glucose range for diagnosing prediabetes according to the text?
Which situation would NOT be indicative of type 2 diabetes mellitus diagnosis based on the provided criteria?
Which situation would NOT be indicative of type 2 diabetes mellitus diagnosis based on the provided criteria?
What is the specified interval for repeating testing if prediabetes results are normal?
What is the specified interval for repeating testing if prediabetes results are normal?
Which medication class decreases A1c by approximately 0.5-1% as monotherapy?
Which medication class decreases A1c by approximately 0.5-1% as monotherapy?
Which of the following is contraindicated when the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is below a certain level?
Which of the following is contraindicated when the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is below a certain level?
Which of these medications would be considered for minimizing hypoglycemia without established ASCVD, CKD, or HF?
Which of these medications would be considered for minimizing hypoglycemia without established ASCVD, CKD, or HF?
What should be avoided in combination according to the text?
What should be avoided in combination according to the text?
What should be followed for annual examination for everyone according to the text?
What should be followed for annual examination for everyone according to the text?
How often should HbA1c be checked if the levels are not controlled?
How often should HbA1c be checked if the levels are not controlled?
Which medication class should be considered for minimizing cost without established ASCVD, CKD, or HF?
Which medication class should be considered for minimizing cost without established ASCVD, CKD, or HF?
Which medication class would be most suitable for minimizing weight gain or promoting weight loss in patients with Type 2 Diabetes without established ASCVD, CKD, or HF?
Which medication class would be most suitable for minimizing weight gain or promoting weight loss in patients with Type 2 Diabetes without established ASCVD, CKD, or HF?
When considering the treatment for minimizing hypoglycemia without established ASCVD, CKD, or HF, which medication class should be prioritized alongside metformin and lifestyle modifications?
When considering the treatment for minimizing hypoglycemia without established ASCVD, CKD, or HF, which medication class should be prioritized alongside metformin and lifestyle modifications?
In which situation would it be appropriate to consider Sulfonylureas (SU) for treatment if the patient is not at the targeted goal?
In which situation would it be appropriate to consider Sulfonylureas (SU) for treatment if the patient is not at the targeted goal?
Which medication class should be cautiously used when minimizing costs in diabetic patients without established ASCVD, CKD, or HF?
Which medication class should be cautiously used when minimizing costs in diabetic patients without established ASCVD, CKD, or HF?
Which medication is contraindicated in patients with an estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) below a certain level?
Which medication is contraindicated in patients with an estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) below a certain level?
Which medication class is suitable for minimizing hypoglycemia in patients without established ASCVD, CKD, or HF if they cannot tolerate other agents?
Which medication class is suitable for minimizing hypoglycemia in patients without established ASCVD, CKD, or HF if they cannot tolerate other agents?
When trying to minimize weight gain or promote weight loss in diabetic patients without established ASCVD, CKD, or HF, which medication class should be considered if they cannot tolerate the primary agents?
When trying to minimize weight gain or promote weight loss in diabetic patients without established ASCVD, CKD, or HF, which medication class should be considered if they cannot tolerate the primary agents?
At what stage of pregnancy is Gestational DM typically diagnosed?
At what stage of pregnancy is Gestational DM typically diagnosed?
Which medication class is associated with minimizing hypoglycemia without established ASCVD, CKD, or HF?
Which medication class is associated with minimizing hypoglycemia without established ASCVD, CKD, or HF?
At what age are individuals generally diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)?
At what age are individuals generally diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)?
Which medication class decreases A1c by approximately 0.5-1% as monotherapy?
Which medication class decreases A1c by approximately 0.5-1% as monotherapy?
What is the main age group where Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is generally diagnosed?
What is the main age group where Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is generally diagnosed?
Which medication class should be considered for minimizing cost without established ASCVD, CKD, or HF?
Which medication class should be considered for minimizing cost without established ASCVD, CKD, or HF?
When is Gestational DM typically diagnosed during pregnancy?
When is Gestational DM typically diagnosed during pregnancy?
Which medication class is known for its autoimmune nature?
Which medication class is known for its autoimmune nature?
What fasting plasma glucose level would be indicative of a Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) diagnosis based on the provided criteria?
What fasting plasma glucose level would be indicative of a Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) diagnosis based on the provided criteria?
Which of the following criteria confirms a diagnosis of prediabetes according to the information provided?
Which of the following criteria confirms a diagnosis of prediabetes according to the information provided?
Which medication class is NOT typically recommended for minimizing hypoglycemia without established ASCVD, CKD, or HF?
Which medication class is NOT typically recommended for minimizing hypoglycemia without established ASCVD, CKD, or HF?
In the context of diabetes, which factor would NOT be considered a risk factor for the testing of prediabetes?
In the context of diabetes, which factor would NOT be considered a risk factor for the testing of prediabetes?
What HbA1c level range indicates an impaired glucose metabolism that may lead to prediabetes?
What HbA1c level range indicates an impaired glucose metabolism that may lead to prediabetes?
For individuals who are overweight, what is the BMI threshold that would warrant testing according to the provided guidelines?
For individuals who are overweight, what is the BMI threshold that would warrant testing according to the provided guidelines?
Which race/ethnicity group is NOT mentioned in the provided criteria as being at high risk for diabetes and thus potentially requiring testing?
Which race/ethnicity group is NOT mentioned in the provided criteria as being at high risk for diabetes and thus potentially requiring testing?
What is the earliest age at which patients should begin testing as per the information provided?
What is the earliest age at which patients should begin testing as per the information provided?
Which medication class is most likely to decrease the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with established ASCVD?
Which medication class is most likely to decrease the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with established ASCVD?
Which medication class is NOT typically used as a first-line therapy for type 2 diabetes (T2DM)?
Which medication class is NOT typically used as a first-line therapy for type 2 diabetes (T2DM)?
Which medication class is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment?
Which medication class is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment?
Which medication class is best known for its ability to reduce insulin resistance?
Which medication class is best known for its ability to reduce insulin resistance?
Which medication class is typically used to treat type 1 diabetes (T1DM)?
Which medication class is typically used to treat type 1 diabetes (T1DM)?
Which medication class is NOT associated with an increased risk of hypoglycemia?
Which medication class is NOT associated with an increased risk of hypoglycemia?
Which medication class is most likely to cause weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM)?
Which medication class is most likely to cause weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM)?
Which medication class is NOT typically used as a first-line therapy for type 1 diabetes (T1DM)?
Which medication class is NOT typically used as a first-line therapy for type 1 diabetes (T1DM)?
Which medication class is indicated for patients with type 2 diabetes and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)?
Which medication class is indicated for patients with type 2 diabetes and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)?
Which medication class should be considered for patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
Which medication class should be considered for patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
Which medication class is contraindicated in patients with type 2 diabetes and a history of bladder cancer?
Which medication class is contraindicated in patients with type 2 diabetes and a history of bladder cancer?
Which medication class should be considered for patients with type 2 diabetes and heart failure (HF)?
Which medication class should be considered for patients with type 2 diabetes and heart failure (HF)?
Which medication class is known to cause weight gain in patients with type 2 diabetes?
Which medication class is known to cause weight gain in patients with type 2 diabetes?
Which medication class should be considered for patients with type 2 diabetes and a high risk of hypoglycemia?
Which medication class should be considered for patients with type 2 diabetes and a high risk of hypoglycemia?
Which medication class is known to cause fluid retention in patients with type 2 diabetes?
Which medication class is known to cause fluid retention in patients with type 2 diabetes?
Which medication class is known to cause gastrointestinal side effects in patients with type 2 diabetes?
Which medication class is known to cause gastrointestinal side effects in patients with type 2 diabetes?