Type 2 Diabetes Insulin Therapy
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What is the primary goal of diabetes treatment?

  • To achieve and maintain a specific level of glycemic control to prevent long-term complications (correct)
  • To differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes in the elderly
  • To enhance patient self-management by increasing medication doses
  • To eliminate type 1 diabetes from the elderly population

    • Why is medical history crucial in diabetes treatment?

  • To identify patients with type 1 diabetes
  • To determine the type of insulin therapy for patients
  • To understand previous glycemic control and predict future patterns (correct)
  • To assess the patient's ability to self-manage their condition

    • What is the significance of HbA1c levels in diabetes treatment?

  • To determine the patient's risk of hypoglycemia
  • To assess the patient's adherence to medication
  • To evaluate the current level of glycemic control (correct)
  • To diagnose type 1 diabetes in the elderly

    • What is the potential impact of renal or liver impairment on diabetes treatment?

    <p>Higher risk of hypoglycemia due to affected drug metabolism and excretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge in differentiating between type 1 and type 2 diabetes in the elderly?

    <p>The complexity of the diagnosis itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of individualizing insulin therapy for type 2 diabetics?

    <p>To tailor treatment plans to the patient's specific needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of medical history in diabetes treatment?

    <p>It helps in predicting future glycemic control patterns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes in the elderly?

    <p>Because the treatment options are vastly different.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of HbA1c levels in diabetes treatment?

    <p>They indicate the current level of glycemic control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of individualizing insulin therapy for type 2 diabetics?

    <p>To tailor treatment to each patient's needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of renal or liver impairment on diabetes treatment?

    <p>It increases the risk of hypoglycemia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general aim of treating diabetes?

    <p>To prevent long-term microvascular and macrovascular complications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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