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?

<p>Formation of ketones in the urine (B)</p> 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?

<p>Prediabetes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Feeling more thirsty than usual (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Monitoring blood sugar often (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is a recommended approach to managing type 1 diabetes?

<p>Counting carbohydrates, fats, and protein (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Regulating the movement of sugar into the cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To help maintain blood sugar levels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about treating type 1 diabetes?

<p>Avoiding all carbohydrates is the best approach (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about type 1 diabetes is true?

<p>Insulin-producing cells in the pancreas are destroyed by the body's immune system in type 1 diabetes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of type 1 diabetes?

<p>Excessive thirst and frequent urination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does insulin play a role in type 1 diabetes?

<p>Insulin is used by the body to allow glucose to enter cells for energy production. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Genetic predisposition and viral infections (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It results in a lack of insulin, preventing glucose from entering cells for energy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes type 1 diabetes from type 2 diabetes?

<p>Type 1 diabetes involves little or no production of insulin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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