Application test of DM type 2

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A 37-year-old female with obesity presented to the hospital due to frequent urination for 2 months. She also complained about excessive thirst, which led to drinking a lot of water per day. She also has substantial weight loss although with regular eating. The physical examination revealed dry, dark patches of skin in the armpits, neck, and groin area. Which of the following is the most proper investigation for the diagnosis of her chief complaint? A. Urinalysis, B. Lipid profile, C. Fasting plasma glucose, D. Liver function test, E. Thyroid function test

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Fasting plasma glucose

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What is the most likely cause of unintentional weight loss of the patient?

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Impaired function of insulin

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A 42-year-old diabetic man who has fasted overnight for his regular blood testing at the diabetic clinic has fasting plasma glucose of 169 mg/dL. Which hormone is likely to cause high blood glucose levels in this man? Options: A. Thyroxine, B. Parathyroid hormone, C. Glucagon, D. Epinephrine, E. Insulin

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Glucagon

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A 40-year-old man requested a check-up for diabetes mellitus since his parents died of diabetic complications. The doctor gives him a 100 g glucose solution to drink and then waits for his blood sample testing. Which of the following processes will be increased if this man does not have diabetes? A. Glucose uptake into muscle, B. Glucose production by the liver, C. Glycogen degradation in the liver, D. Glycogen degradation in the muscle, E. Fatty acid oxidation in the liver

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Glucose uptake into muscle

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An 18-year-old woman with underlying type 1 diabetes mellitus came to the hospital because of difficulty breathing. Her blood test revealed an increase in ketone levels and showed an acidic condition. She told the doctor that she had not used the medication given by the doctor for 4 days since she went camping with her friends in the forest park. Which of the following is the principle of best treatment for diabetes in this patient? A. Insulin injection, B. Glucagon injection, C. Stimulate insulin secretion, D. Stimulate glucose absorption at the intestine, E. Stimulate glucose absorption at the kidney tubules

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Insulin injection