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What is the primary goal of treating diabetes?
What is the primary goal of treating diabetes?
- To individualize insulin therapy
- To achieve a specific level of glycemic control (correct)
- To differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- To manage diabetes-related complications
What is crucial in understanding previous glycemic control and predicting future patterns?
What is crucial in understanding previous glycemic control and predicting future patterns?
- The patient's age
- The patient's lifestyle choices
- The patient's current medication
- The patient's medical history (correct)
According to the authors, what is the benefit of tailoring a sample insulin regimen for each patient?
According to the authors, what is the benefit of tailoring a sample insulin regimen for each patient?
- It reduces the risk of hypoglycemia
- It helps differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- It supports the idea of individualizing insulin therapy (correct)
- It improves the patient's self-management
What is the general aim of achieving a certain level of glycemic control?
What is the general aim of achieving a certain level of glycemic control?
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What is established by the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry?
What is established by the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry?
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What is a significant factor in choosing the right medication and dosage for diabetes patients?
What is a significant factor in choosing the right medication and dosage for diabetes patients?
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