Diabetes Education Pathophysiology and Treatment

Question 1

What is the primary cause of Type 1 Diabetes?

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Autoimmune destruction of beta cells

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Genetic mutation

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Pancreatic infection

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Obesity

Question 2

What is a common treatment for Type 2 Diabetes?

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Oral medications such as metformin

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Insulin injections only

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Diet modification and exercise

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Frequent blood transfusions

Question 3

What is insulin resistance in Type 2 Diabetes?

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The body's cells fail to respond to insulin

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The inability to produce insulin

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Overproduction of insulin

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Excess insulin secretion

Question 4

Which of the following is a common complication of poorly controlled diabetes?

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Peripheral neuropathy

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Increased vision

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Reduced risk of infection

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Improved kidney function

Question 5

What role does the pancreas play in diabetes?

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It produces insulin to regulate blood sugar

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It stores glucose

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It secretes adrenaline

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It produces bile

Question 6

Which type of insulin is fast-acting?

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Rapid-acting insulin

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Long-acting insulin

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Intermediate-acting insulin

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Basal insulin

Question 7

How does Metformin help control blood glucose in Type 2 Diabetes?

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By reducing glucose production in the liver

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By increasing insulin secretion

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By reducing insulin sensitivity

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By stimulating insulin resistance

Question 8

What is the target blood glucose range for most people with diabetes?

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80-130 mg/dL before meals, <180 mg/dL after meals

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60-100 mg/dL

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100-150 mg/dL

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150-200 mg/dL

Question 9

What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?

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A mild increase in blood sugar

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A severe lack of insulin leading to the breakdown of fats

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Low blood pressure

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Low blood ketone levels