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Which of the following is the most common diagnostic tool used for diabetes?
Which of the following is the most common diagnostic tool used for diabetes?
- Measurement of HbA1C
- Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) test
- Fasting blood glucose (FBG) test (correct)
- Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)
What is the main drawback of the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) mentioned in the text?
What is the main drawback of the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) mentioned in the text?
- It does not provide information about long-term glucose control.
- It is not suitable for pregnant women with a history of big babies.
- It is more expensive than the fasting blood glucose test.
- It gives many false-positive results due to stress-induced epinephrine release. (correct)
What is the reference range for HbA1C in normal individuals?
What is the reference range for HbA1C in normal individuals?
- 8.5%
- ≥ 126 mg/dl
- ≥ 200 mg/dl
- 5.1-6.3% (correct)
Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for diabetes according to the text?
Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for diabetes according to the text?
Which of the following is a common complication of type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following is a common complication of type 1 diabetes?
What causes Type 1 diabetes?
What causes Type 1 diabetes?
Why is the measurement of HbA1C considered a good indicator of long-term glucose control?
Why is the measurement of HbA1C considered a good indicator of long-term glucose control?
What percentage of people are affected by Type 1 diabetes?
What percentage of people are affected by Type 1 diabetes?
What is insulitis?
What is insulitis?
At what point do symptoms of Type 1 diabetes appear?
At what point do symptoms of Type 1 diabetes appear?
What triggers the destruction of beta cells in Type 1 diabetes?
What triggers the destruction of beta cells in Type 1 diabetes?
Why is insulin therapy required in Type 1 diabetes?
Why is insulin therapy required in Type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following is a symptom of type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following is a symptom of type 1 diabetes?
Which enzyme would be more active in diabetic patients?
Which enzyme would be more active in diabetic patients?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of insulin deficiency in lipid metabolism?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of insulin deficiency in lipid metabolism?
Which of the following best describes type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following best describes type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following can cause hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes patients?
Which of the following can cause hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes patients?
What should type 1 diabetes patients do to prevent hypoglycemia during exercise?
What should type 1 diabetes patients do to prevent hypoglycemia during exercise?
What is the primary treatment for ketoacidosis in type 1 diabetes?
What is the primary treatment for ketoacidosis in type 1 diabetes?
Compared to fasting, which of the following is a key metabolic difference in type 1 diabetes?
Compared to fasting, which of the following is a key metabolic difference in type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following statements about ketosis is true in type 1 diabetes compared to fasting?
Which of the following statements about ketosis is true in type 1 diabetes compared to fasting?
What is the primary reason for hypertriacylglycerolemia in type 1 diabetes?
What is the primary reason for hypertriacylglycerolemia in type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following statements is true about blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes compared to fasting?
Which of the following statements is true about blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes compared to fasting?
What is the primary method of managing Type 1 diabetes?
What is the primary method of managing Type 1 diabetes?
Why is close management and daily care essential for individuals with type 1 diabetes?
Why is close management and daily care essential for individuals with type 1 diabetes?
What could happen if blood glucose levels are too high in Type 1 diabetes?
What could happen if blood glucose levels are too high in Type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a component of managing Type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a component of managing Type 1 diabetes?
What is the most common complication of intensive insulin therapy in Type 1 diabetes?
What is the most common complication of intensive insulin therapy in Type 1 diabetes?
What compensatory mechanism is impaired in patients with Type 1 diabetes?
What compensatory mechanism is impaired in patients with Type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following statements about managing Type 1 diabetes is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about managing Type 1 diabetes is TRUE?
