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What is one of the treatment goals for patients with diabetes?
What is one of the treatment goals for patients with diabetes?
- Encourage excessive weight gain
- Increase blood pressure
- Help patients achieve optimal weight (correct)
- Promote insomnia
When should pharmacologic treatment for weight loss be considered according to FDA recommendations?
When should pharmacologic treatment for weight loss be considered according to FDA recommendations?
- BMI = 27 with concomitant diseases/risk factors like diabetes or hypertension (correct)
- BMI = 30
- BMI < 25
- BMI = 27 without any concomitant diseases/risk factors
What is a standard of care monitoring parameter for patients with diabetes at every visit?
What is a standard of care monitoring parameter for patients with diabetes at every visit?
- Blood pressure goal (correct)
- Lung capacity measurement
- Eye color assessment
- Hair growth analysis
What is a key aspect of differentiating between OTC medications and supplements available for weight loss?
What is a key aspect of differentiating between OTC medications and supplements available for weight loss?
Which type of insulin works fast and can be flexible with mealtime?
Which type of insulin works fast and can be flexible with mealtime?
What is a key characteristic of interchangeable biosimilars?
What is a key characteristic of interchangeable biosimilars?
Which wearable delivery device offers preset basal rates and on-demand bolus dosing?
Which wearable delivery device offers preset basal rates and on-demand bolus dosing?
When converting from NPH insulin, what is the recommended adjustment for switching to long-acting insulin?
When converting from NPH insulin, what is the recommended adjustment for switching to long-acting insulin?
How is neuropathy diagnosed using a 10-gram monofilament?
How is neuropathy diagnosed using a 10-gram monofilament?
What action should be taken to check the posterior tibial artery when examining pedal pulses?
What action should be taken to check the posterior tibial artery when examining pedal pulses?
According to the provided information, what characteristic would place a patient in the low-risk category for diabetic foot ulcer?
According to the provided information, what characteristic would place a patient in the low-risk category for diabetic foot ulcer?
What is a key principle of good foot hygiene that should be incorporated into daily activities for diabetic patients?
What is a key principle of good foot hygiene that should be incorporated into daily activities for diabetic patients?
Why is it recommended to avoid sitting with legs crossed?
Why is it recommended to avoid sitting with legs crossed?
What should diabetic patients avoid using to prevent dryness or cracks on their feet?
What should diabetic patients avoid using to prevent dryness or cracks on their feet?
Why should diabetic patients not self-treat large calluses or cracks on their feet?
Why should diabetic patients not self-treat large calluses or cracks on their feet?
What is the recommended action to take if feet become soft or tender?
What is the recommended action to take if feet become soft or tender?
