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What is the abbreviation 'IFG' used for in the text?
What is the abbreviation 'IFG' used for in the text?
- Intravenous Fasting Glucose
- Insulin Function Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose (correct)
- Intensive Fasting Glucose
What is an outcome of intensive therapy for maintaining normoglycemia?
What is an outcome of intensive therapy for maintaining normoglycemia?
- Increased incidence of complications
- Worsening of diabetic symptoms
- No change in long-term complications
- Reduction in long-term complications (correct)
What is a primary goal of therapy for Type 2 Diabetes mentioned in the text?
What is a primary goal of therapy for Type 2 Diabetes mentioned in the text?
- Worsen quality of life
- Ensure glycemic control (correct)
- Increase in diabetic symptoms
- Maximize complications
What does the text mention as an issue in therapy for Type 2 Diabetes?
What does the text mention as an issue in therapy for Type 2 Diabetes?
What is the rate of progressive loss of beta cell function despite treatment mentioned in the text?
What is the rate of progressive loss of beta cell function despite treatment mentioned in the text?
Which type of glucose level is specifically mentioned as being 300 mg/dL in the text?
Which type of glucose level is specifically mentioned as being 300 mg/dL in the text?
What are some of the factors that can impact the effectiveness of interventions for diabetes management?
What are some of the factors that can impact the effectiveness of interventions for diabetes management?
Which of the following is NOT considered a factor in intervention effectiveness for diabetes management?
Which of the following is NOT considered a factor in intervention effectiveness for diabetes management?
What is an important consideration when evaluating the effectiveness of drugs for type 2 diabetes?
What is an important consideration when evaluating the effectiveness of drugs for type 2 diabetes?
What aspect of a drug's action can impact its effectiveness in lowering glucose levels?
What aspect of a drug's action can impact its effectiveness in lowering glucose levels?
In the context of drugs for type 2 diabetes, what is an important consideration related to beneficial effects and side effects?
In the context of drugs for type 2 diabetes, what is an important consideration related to beneficial effects and side effects?
Which factor is NOT typically considered when assessing the effectiveness of interventions for diabetes management?
Which factor is NOT typically considered when assessing the effectiveness of interventions for diabetes management?
What is the role of sulfonylureas in glucose homeostasis?
What is the role of sulfonylureas in glucose homeostasis?
Which organ shows increased gluconeogenesis due to impaired insulin secretion?
Which organ shows increased gluconeogenesis due to impaired insulin secretion?
What is a common unwanted effect associated with sulfonylureas?
What is a common unwanted effect associated with sulfonylureas?
In which type of diabetes mellitus are sulfonylureas contraindicated?
In which type of diabetes mellitus are sulfonylureas contraindicated?
What is a major factor contributing to secondary failure of sulfonylureas?
What is a major factor contributing to secondary failure of sulfonylureas?
What is a common symptom associated with hypoglycemia caused by sulfonylureas?
What is a common symptom associated with hypoglycemia caused by sulfonylureas?
Which type of drug blocks the KATP channel and acts as an insulin sensitizer in the liver?
Which type of drug blocks the KATP channel and acts as an insulin sensitizer in the liver?
What is the primary unwanted effect associated with pharmaceutical insulin preparations?
What is the primary unwanted effect associated with pharmaceutical insulin preparations?
Which drug works by inhibiting the absorption of dietary glucose in the intestine?
Which drug works by inhibiting the absorption of dietary glucose in the intestine?
Which type of insulin has a peak action approximately 2-4 hours after subcutaneous injection?
Which type of insulin has a peak action approximately 2-4 hours after subcutaneous injection?
What is the main function of sulfonylureas in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is the main function of sulfonylureas in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
Which class of anti-diabetic drugs acts on the brain, nervous system, muscle, and fat cells to increase insulin sensitivity?
Which class of anti-diabetic drugs acts on the brain, nervous system, muscle, and fat cells to increase insulin sensitivity?
What is the recommended duration of aerobic exercise per session for diabetic patients?
What is the recommended duration of aerobic exercise per session for diabetic patients?
Which drug category includes metformin for treating Diabetes Mellitus?
Which drug category includes metformin for treating Diabetes Mellitus?
Which drug type helps in reducing glucose production by the liver?
Which drug type helps in reducing glucose production by the liver?
Which drug class includes GLP-1 analogs like exenatide?
Which drug class includes GLP-1 analogs like exenatide?
Which drug category includes drugs like pioglitazone?
Which drug category includes drugs like pioglitazone?
Which drug type is represented by acarbose for managing diabetes?
Which drug type is represented by acarbose for managing diabetes?
