10 Questions
What is the main pathophysiology of Type II diabetes?
Beta-cell destruction
Which type of diabetes is characterized by a 50% loss of B cells?
Type 2 diabetes
What is a common complication associated with Type II diabetes?
Peripheral neuropathy
What is a cornerstone for chronic diseases according to the text?
Obesity
What are the criteria for the diagnosis of diabetes according to ADA?
Fasting plasma glucose levels
What is the main characteristic of Diabetes Mellitus as described in the text?
It is a chronic metabolic disease
When does type 2 diabetes usually occur according to the text?
Primarily in older adults
What happens when type 2 diabetes is diagnosed?
B cells are lost
What contributes to serious damage caused by Diabetes Mellitus over time?
Elevated levels of blood glucose
What has happened to the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the past 3 decades according to the text?
It has risen dramatically in countries of all income levels
Test your knowledge on screening methods and management strategies for noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Learn about the impact of these chronic diseases on health and common types of diabetes.
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