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What is the primary objective of diabetes treatment?
What is the primary objective of diabetes treatment?
- To reach and maintain a certain level of glycemic control to prevent long-term complications (correct)
- To individualize insulin therapy for type 2 diabetics
- To reduce the risk of hypoglycemia
- To differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes in the elderly
What is the significance of medical history in individualizing insulin therapy for type 2 diabetics?
What is the significance of medical history in individualizing insulin therapy for type 2 diabetics?
- It helps in understanding previous glycemic control and predicting future patterns (correct)
- It is necessary to clarify the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes
- It is used to assess the risk of renal or liver impairment
- It is used to determine the ideal HbA1c level
What is the impact of diabetes-related complications on patient self-management?
What is the impact of diabetes-related complications on patient self-management?
- They only affect the treatment of type 1 diabetes
- They have no impact on patient self-management
- They are only relevant in patients with moderate to high HbA1c levels
- They significantly influence the choice and doses of medication (correct)
What is the purpose of assessing the current level of glycemic control in diabetes treatment?
What is the purpose of assessing the current level of glycemic control in diabetes treatment?
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What is the general aim of achieving a certain HbA1c level in diabetes treatment?
What is the general aim of achieving a certain HbA1c level in diabetes treatment?
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What is the significance of renal or liver impairment in diabetes treatment?
What is the significance of renal or liver impairment in diabetes treatment?
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