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What percentage of all diagnosed cases of diabetes is estimated to be Type 2 diabetes?

95% to 100%

75% to 80%

90% to 95% (correct)

80% to 85%

What is the primary cause of Type 2 diabetes?

Lack of insulin production

Poor dietary habits

Insulin resistance (correct)

Genetic predisposition

Which of the following groups is at particularly high risk for Type 2 diabetes?

Europeans

South Americans

African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, American Indians, and some Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians or Other Pacific Islanders (correct)

Caucasians

What is a modifiable risk factor for Type 2 diabetes?

Poor dietary habits Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of unmanaged Type 2 diabetes?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the risk of Type 2 diabetes significantly increase?

45 years Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of risk reduction can be achieved for type 2 diabetes mellitus?

70% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of self-care for diabetes management?

Medication adherence Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of diabetes management?

Self-care Signup and view all the answers

What lifestyle change can help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Decreasing fat intake Signup and view all the answers

Why is self-care important for diabetes patients?

To assume responsibility and control of diabetes management Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of healthy lifestyle and diet for diabetes management?

Increasing fruit and vegetable intake Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of lifestyle modification for diabetes management?

Healthy diet and carb counting Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the test that measures the average blood sugar levels over a period of time?

HbA1c Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when the body produces high levels of ketones?

Diabetic ketoacidosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for damage to the small blood vessels in the body, particularly in the eyes and kidneys?

Microvascular disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a type of exercise that can help manage diabetes?

Any exercise is beneficial Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a complication of diabetes that affects the nerves?

Neuropathy Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe individuals who are at increased risk of developing diabetes?

Prediabetes Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition in which the fasting blood sugar level is elevated but not high enough to be classified as diabetes?

Impaired fasting glucose Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of blood sugar levels for impaired glucose tolerance after a 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test?

140 to 199 mg/dL Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of US adults have prediabetes?

9.10% Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to label more people with prediabetes?

Because it is modifiable and may prevent progression to type 2 DM Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of confirming the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus on a separate day?

To ensure the diagnosis is correct Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying cause of diabetes secondary to pancreatic disease?

Pancreatic damage or dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a diabetes secondary to drugs and chemicals?

Glucocorticoids Signup and view all the answers

What are the common symptoms of diabetes related to osmotic hyperglycemia?

Polyuria, polydipsia, blurred vision, and drowsiness Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the diabetes that is latent autoimmune diabetes of adult?

LADA Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of diabetes related to inappropriate transport of fuel molecules?

Fatigue Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Type 1 diabetes regarding body weight?

Normal or low Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Type 2 diabetes regarding autoimmune diseases?

Uncommon Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Type 1 diabetes regarding ketonuria?

Present Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Type 1 diabetes regarding duration of symptoms?

Weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Type 2 diabetes regarding family history of diabetes?

Common Signup and view all the answers