Diabetes Knowledge check (2024)

Type 1 DM

• associated with Obesity

• onset age of >40 years

• high insulin sensitivity

• treatment option includes lifestyle changes

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

• has negative HLA association

• is associated with Obesity

• is associated with low insulin sensitivity

• has strong family predisposition

Insulin

• is catabolic hormone

• inhibits proteolysis

• stimulates lipogenesis

• stimulates protein synthesis

Symptoms of Hyperglycemia

• Polyphagia

• weight loss

• fatigue

• poor wound healing

Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) test measures the average blood glucose control of an individual over the previous three months. Which of the following values is considered a diagnosis of pre-diabetes?

• • A. 6.5-7%

• • B. 5.7-6.4%

• • C. 5-5.6%

• • D. >5.6%

The counter-regulatory hormones of Insulin are

• Histamine

• Adrenalin

• Corticosteroids

• Glucagon