Diabetes Education Certification Diabetes Chronic Complications Prevention & Management

Question 1

Which chronic complication of diabetes specifically affects the small blood vessels and is classified as a 'microvascular' complication?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic nephropathy

Answer

Diabetic nephropathy is a microvascular complication caused by damage to the small blood vessels in the kidneys, leading to progressive kidney disease.

Question 2

What is the first-line recommended screening test for diabetic kidney disease (nephropathy)?

Accepted Answer

Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR)

Answer

The urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) is the recommended first-line screening test for diabetic nephropathy, with a value ≥30 mg/g indicating albuminuria.

Question 3

Annual dilated eye exams are recommended for people with type 2 diabetes starting at which point?

Accepted Answer

At the time of diagnosis

Answer

People with type 2 diabetes should have a dilated eye exam at the time of diagnosis because retinopathy may already be present due to undetected hyperglycemia.

Question 4

Which class of medications has demonstrated both cardiovascular and kidney-protective benefits in people with type 2 diabetes and is now recommended early in therapy?

Accepted Answer

SGLT2 inhibitors

Answer

SGLT2 inhibitors have demonstrated significant cardioprotective and nephroprotective effects in clinical trials and are recommended early in type 2 diabetes management when these risks are present.

Question 5

Peripheral diabetic neuropathy most commonly presents with symptoms in which pattern?

Accepted Answer

Stocking-and-glove distribution starting at the feet

Answer

Peripheral diabetic neuropathy typically presents in a stocking-and-glove distribution, beginning symmetrically in the feet and progressing upward.

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Diabetes Education Certification Diabetes Chronic Complications Prevention & Management