1. B
CDCES professionals focus on diabetes self-management education and support, not prescribing medications.
2. C
ADA recommends <7.0% HbA1c for most non-pregnant adults.
3. B
The “15-15 rule” recommends 15g carbs to treat hypoglycemia.
4. B
Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity.
5. B
Basal insulin controls fasting and between-meal glucose.
6. B
Exercise improves insulin sensitivity more than dietary supplements or macronutrient shifts alone.
7. A
Problem-solving involves identifying problems, generating solutions, implementing, and evaluating outcomes.
8. B
Foot care and proper footwear prevent ulcers.
9. B
CGM provides real-time glucose trends and hypoglycemia alerts.
10. B
Lowering basal insulin can reduce nocturnal hypoglycemia.
11. B
ADA recommends <130/80 mmHg for most patients.
12. B
Dawn phenomenon is morning hyperglycemia due to growth hormone release.
13. B
Overweight individuals with risk factors require earlier screening.
14. B
Motivational interviewing uses reflective listening and open-ended questions.
15. A
Retinopathy is strongly linked to chronic hyperglycemia in type 1 diabetes.
16. B
Glucagon raises blood glucose by stimulating hepatic glucose production.
17. B
High-risk women should be screened earlier.
18. C
Intensive therapy requires frequent checks before meals and bedtime.
19. B
Carbohydrate counting aligns insulin with intake.
20. B
Sulfonylureas carry the highest risk of hypoglycemia.
21. B
Multidisciplinary care addresses all aspects of diabetes.
22. A
Fasting plasma glucose ≥126 mg/dL is diagnostic for diabetes.
23. A
Goals include normalizing glucose, BP, and lipid levels.
24. A
Rapid-acting insulins begin action within 5–15 minutes.
25. B
HHS presents with hyperglycemia, dehydration, and no ketones.
26. A
150 minutes/week of moderate aerobic activity is recommended.
27. B
Incretins increase insulin and suppress glucagon secretion.
28. A
Rotating injection sites prevents lipohypertrophy.
29. A
Reducing morning insulin helps prevent pre-lunch hypoglycemia.
30. A
Neuropathy presents with tingling or numbness in extremities.
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