Diabetes Mellitus Quiz

What are the main goals of treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM)?

• Increase insulin resistance

• Prevent complications

• Increase glucose production

• Decrease breakdown of fat

How does type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) develop?

• Excessive insulin secretion by pancreatic beta cells

• Inadequate insulin secretion by pancreatic beta cells

• Decreased levels of free fatty acids

• Decreased breakdown of fat

Which interventions may help prevent or limit the complications of diabetes mellitus (DM)?

• HbA1c every 3-6 months

• Monthly microalbumin checks

• Blood pressure below 140/90 mm Hg

• • Statin therapy to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

• • Yearly dilated eye examinations

Which lipid abnormalities contribute to cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM)?

• Elevated levels of large, dense low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol particles

• High levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol

• Elevated levels of triglyceride-rich remnant lipoproteins

• Low levels of small, dense low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol particles

How does obesity affect the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM)?

• It decreases the risk due to increased physical activity.

• It has no effect on the risk of developing diabetes.

• It increases the risk due to excessive caloric intake and insufficient physical activity.

• It only affects the risk in individuals with no genetic susceptibility.

What symptoms suggest diabetes mellitus ?

• Cold skin

• Polyuria

  Polydipsia

  Polyphagia

•  Excessive urine

  Excessive thirst

  Excessive hunger

• Fatigue, weak

  Blurry vision

  Dry skin

    Weight loss

What determines Pre-diabetes or borderline diabetes?

• A1C of 5.7-6.4% 

   

• FPG of <100

• Oral glucose tolerance test of <140

• Neuropathy

What is the body's response to excessive thirst in diabetes mellitus (DM)?

• Trying to get rid of sugar

• Trying to dilute sugar

• Trying to store sugar

• Trying to produce more sugar

Which symptom of diabetes mellitus (DM) involves excessive hunger?

• Polydipsia

• Polyphagia

• Polyuria

• Neuropathy

What is a common symptom of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) related to nerve damage?

• Weight loss

• Blurry vision

• Tingling, pain, or numbness in hands/feet

• Dry skin