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Which of the following is a symptom of hyperglycaemia?
Which of the following is a symptom of hyperglycaemia?
- Abdominal pain
- Headache (correct)
- Nausea
- Rapid breathing
Which of the following is a symptom of hypoglycaemia?
Which of the following is a symptom of hypoglycaemia?
- Rapid breathing (correct)
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Nausea
Which of the following is a potential side effect of diabetes treatment?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of diabetes treatment?
- Hypoglycaemia (correct)
- Hyperglycaemia
- Increased insulin sensitivity
- Dehydration
Which of the following is a symptom of diabetic ketoacidosis?
Which of the following is a symptom of diabetic ketoacidosis?
Which of the following is a symptom of diabetes?
Which of the following is a symptom of diabetes?
What is a potential complication of diabetes?
What is a potential complication of diabetes?
What is a potential effect of diabetic autonomic neuropathy?
What is a potential effect of diabetic autonomic neuropathy?
When is exercise testing before starting low- to moderate-intensity activities considered unnecessary?
When is exercise testing before starting low- to moderate-intensity activities considered unnecessary?
Which hormone is released to help increase circulating blood glucose levels?
Which hormone is released to help increase circulating blood glucose levels?
Which symptoms result from the release of epinephrine?
Which symptoms result from the release of epinephrine?
What is the recommended treatment for hypoglycemia?
What is the recommended treatment for hypoglycemia?
What are the three categories of chronic complications associated with diabetes?
What are the three categories of chronic complications associated with diabetes?
Which type of diabetes is considered an autoimmune disease?
Which type of diabetes is considered an autoimmune disease?
What is the most common form of diabetes?
What is the most common form of diabetes?
What are the treatment options for type II diabetes?
What are the treatment options for type II diabetes?
What are the risk factors for developing gestational diabetes?
What are the risk factors for developing gestational diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for diabetes?
Which of the following is a major consideration in patients with peripheral neuropathy?
Which of the following is a major consideration in patients with peripheral neuropathy?
What is the primary macrovascular disease associated with diabetes?
What is the primary macrovascular disease associated with diabetes?
What is the recommended frequency for self-monitoring of blood glucose in diabetes management?
What is the recommended frequency for self-monitoring of blood glucose in diabetes management?
Which of the following is a characteristic of diabetes mellitus?
Which of the following is a characteristic of diabetes mellitus?
Which type of diabetes is immune-mediated and accounts for approximately 5-10% of all cases?
Which type of diabetes is immune-mediated and accounts for approximately 5-10% of all cases?
What percentage of adults with diabetes are physically active?
What percentage of adults with diabetes are physically active?
What is the economic burden of diabetes primarily attributable to?
What is the economic burden of diabetes primarily attributable to?
Which of the following is recommended for patients with cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy before starting an exercise program?
Which of the following is recommended for patients with cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy before starting an exercise program?
What activities are not advised for individuals with severe non-proliferative or proliferative diabetic retinopathy?
What activities are not advised for individuals with severe non-proliferative or proliferative diabetic retinopathy?
Why should strenuous exercises be discouraged in individuals with diabetic nephropathy?
Why should strenuous exercises be discouraged in individuals with diabetic nephropathy?
What factors should be carefully evaluated in developing an exercise prescription for patients with diabetes?
What factors should be carefully evaluated in developing an exercise prescription for patients with diabetes?
