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What is the primary goal of diabetes treatment?
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?
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?
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?
What is the potential impact of renal or liver impairment on diabetes treatment?
What is the primary challenge in differentiating between type 1 and type 2 diabetes in the elderly?
What is the primary challenge in differentiating between type 1 and type 2 diabetes in the elderly?
What is the aim of individualizing insulin therapy for type 2 diabetics?
What is the aim of individualizing insulin therapy for type 2 diabetics?
What is the significance of medical history in diabetes treatment?
What is the significance of medical history in diabetes treatment?
Why is it important to differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes in the elderly?
Why is it important to differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes in the elderly?
What is the significance of HbA1c levels in diabetes treatment?
What is the significance of HbA1c levels in diabetes treatment?
What is the primary aim of individualizing insulin therapy for type 2 diabetics?
What is the primary aim of individualizing insulin therapy for type 2 diabetics?
What is the impact of renal or liver impairment on diabetes treatment?
What is the impact of renal or liver impairment on diabetes treatment?
What is the general aim of treating diabetes?
What is the general aim of treating diabetes?
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