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What is the main treatment for individuals with type 1 diabetes?
What is the main treatment for individuals with type 1 diabetes?
- Diet control
- Regular exercise
- Exogenous insulin (correct)
- Oral medications
Which factor does NOT influence the development of type 2 diabetes?
Which factor does NOT influence the development of type 2 diabetes?
- Autoimmune processes (correct)
- Obesity
- Aging
- Genetic factors
What does HbA1c measure in individuals with diabetes?
What does HbA1c measure in individuals with diabetes?
- Glucose control over the previous 3 months (correct)
- Insulin production
- Daily glucose levels
- Carb intake
What is the main difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes in terms of treatment?
What is the main difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes in terms of treatment?
What is the goal of insulin therapy in individuals with type 1 diabetes?
What is the goal of insulin therapy in individuals with type 1 diabetes?
Which factor differentiates the metabolic alterations in type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Which factor differentiates the metabolic alterations in type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Which type of insulin preparations are classified as rapid-acting insulins?
Which type of insulin preparations are classified as rapid-acting insulins?
What is a key advantage of rapid-acting insulins when compared to regular insulin?
What is a key advantage of rapid-acting insulins when compared to regular insulin?
Why should patients with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and smokers avoid inhaled insulin formulations?
Why should patients with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and smokers avoid inhaled insulin formulations?
What is the classification of regular insulin?
What is the classification of regular insulin?
What results from the modification of the amino acid sequence of regular insulin?
What results from the modification of the amino acid sequence of regular insulin?
When are peak levels of insulin lispro typically seen compared to regular insulin?
When are peak levels of insulin lispro typically seen compared to regular insulin?
Which GLP-1 receptor agonist is dosed once daily?
Which GLP-1 receptor agonist is dosed once daily?
In patients with severe renal impairment, which drug should be avoided?
In patients with severe renal impairment, which drug should be avoided?
What have GLP-1 receptor agonists been associated with that warrants avoiding them in patients with chronic pancreatitis?
What have GLP-1 receptor agonists been associated with that warrants avoiding them in patients with chronic pancreatitis?
Which group of patients are most likely to respond well to oral glucose-lowering agents?
Which group of patients are most likely to respond well to oral glucose-lowering agents?
What side effects are primarily associated with incretin mimetics?
What side effects are primarily associated with incretin mimetics?
In rodents, longer-acting GLP-1 receptor agonists have been associated with which type of tumors?
In rodents, longer-acting GLP-1 receptor agonists have been associated with which type of tumors?
What is the main disadvantage of using premixed insulin combinations?
What is the main disadvantage of using premixed insulin combinations?
What is a characteristic of standard insulin therapy?
What is a characteristic of standard insulin therapy?
What is a benefit of intensive insulin regimens according to the text?
What is a benefit of intensive insulin regimens according to the text?
Which patients should intensive therapy not be recommended for?
Which patients should intensive therapy not be recommended for?
What hormone is co-secreted with insulin from β cells following food intake?
What hormone is co-secreted with insulin from β cells following food intake?
What is the target mean blood glucose level recommended by the ADA for most patients?
What is the target mean blood glucose level recommended by the ADA for most patients?
What is the primary mechanism of action of sulfonylureas in treating diabetes?
What is the primary mechanism of action of sulfonylureas in treating diabetes?
Which pharmacokinetic property is true for sulfonylureas?
Which pharmacokinetic property is true for sulfonylureas?
What is an adverse effect commonly associated with sulfonylureas?
What is an adverse effect commonly associated with sulfonylureas?
How do sulfonylureas affect ATP-sensitive K+ channels in the pancreas?
How do sulfonylureas affect ATP-sensitive K+ channels in the pancreas?
What is a precaution that should be taken when prescribing sulfonylureas to patients?
What is a precaution that should be taken when prescribing sulfonylureas to patients?
Which statement is true about glyburide in individuals with renal impairment?
Which statement is true about glyburide in individuals with renal impairment?
Which condition warrants discontinuing metformin therapy?
Which condition warrants discontinuing metformin therapy?
What is a possible consequence of long-term metformin use?
What is a possible consequence of long-term metformin use?
Why should metformin be used cautiously in patients older than 80 years?
Why should metformin be used cautiously in patients older than 80 years?
Which class of drugs includes pioglitazone and rosiglitazone?
Which class of drugs includes pioglitazone and rosiglitazone?
How do thiazolidinediones lower insulin resistance?
How do thiazolidinediones lower insulin resistance?
Which disorder is a contraindication for metformin use?
Which disorder is a contraindication for metformin use?
What should be monitored periodically during metformin therapy?
What should be monitored periodically during metformin therapy?
In which patients should metformin be temporarily discontinued?
In which patients should metformin be temporarily discontinued?
What is the main mechanism of action of thiazolidinediones for lowering insulin resistance?
What is the main mechanism of action of thiazolidinediones for lowering insulin resistance?
Why are thiazolidinediones like pioglitazone and rosiglitazone considered insulin sensitizers?
Why are thiazolidinediones like pioglitazone and rosiglitazone considered insulin sensitizers?
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