Type 1 Diabetes Therapeutic Management Quiz

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What is the main source of energy for the cells that make up the muscles and tissues?

Glucose (correct)

Vitamins

Fats

Protein

What type of diabetes tends to have symptoms that come on quickly and be more severe?

Type 1 diabetes (correct)

Gestational diabetes

Prediabetes

Type 2 diabetes

Which of the following conditions can lead to diabetes if not prevented?

Gestational diabetes

Prediabetes (correct)

Type 1 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes

What happens when there's not enough available insulin in the body?

Formation of ketones in the urine Signup and view all the answers

In which type of diabetes might individuals not exhibit symptoms, especially if they have it in a prediabetic state?

Prediabetes Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes?

Feeling more thirsty than usual Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of the therapeutic management treatment for type 1 diabetes?

Monitoring blood sugar often Signup and view all the answers

In type 1 diabetes, what is the goal regarding daytime blood sugar levels before meals?

Between 80 and 130 mg/dL (4.44 to 7.2 mmol/L) Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended approach to managing type 1 diabetes?

Counting carbohydrates, fats, and protein Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using insulin in the therapeutic management of type 1 diabetes?

Regulating the movement of sugar into the cells Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to eat healthy foods as part of the therapeutic management of type 1 diabetes?

To help maintain blood sugar levels Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about treating type 1 diabetes?

Avoiding all carbohydrates is the best approach Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about type 1 diabetes is true?

Insulin-producing cells in the pancreas are destroyed by the body's immune system in type 1 diabetes. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of type 1 diabetes?

Excessive thirst and frequent urination Signup and view all the answers

How does insulin play a role in type 1 diabetes?

Insulin is used by the body to allow glucose to enter cells for energy production. Signup and view all the answers

What factors may contribute to the development of type 1 diabetes?

Genetic predisposition and viral infections Signup and view all the answers

Why is the destruction of insulin-producing cells significant in type 1 diabetes?

It results in a lack of insulin, preventing glucose from entering cells for energy. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes type 1 diabetes from type 2 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes involves little or no production of insulin Signup and view all the answers