Diabetes Pathophysiology (Part II)

Which one of the following is true regarding beta cell decline?

• Rate of decline varies from patient to patient

• All patients will process rapidly towards diabetes

• All patients will process slowly towards diabetes

• The honeymoon phase will present years after diagnosis

(T/F) Type 1 DM can develop at any age.

• True

• False

A patient with a BMI ≥ _____ is at a higher risk of Type 2 DM.

• 18.5

• 20

• 25

• 30

What is a normal fasting glucose?

• < 70

• < 100

• < 140

• < 180

Which of the following BG corresponds with hypoglycemia?

• < 70

• < 100

• < 140

• < 180