WorksheetsDiabetes
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is the most common cause of type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Autoimmune destruction of beta cells
Insulin resistance
Genetic mutations affecting insulin receptors
Viral infection of the pancreas
Which type of diabetes is typically associated with an autoimmune attack on the pancreatic beta cells?
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Gestational diabetes
MODY (Maturity-onset diabetes of the young)
In type 2 diabetes, the body primarily develops resistance to the action of which hormone?
Glucagon
Insulin
Epinephrine
Cortisol
What is the primary treatment approach for type 1 diabetes?
Insulin therapy
Oral hypoglycemics
Dietary changes
Weight loss
Which of the following is a common complication of uncontrolled diabetes?
Neuropathy
Hypertension
Osteoporosis
Asthma
What role does the hormone glucagon play in blood sugar regulation?
It lowers blood sugar levels
It raises blood sugar levels
It has no effect on blood sugar
It converts glucose to glycogen
The classic triad of symptoms in uncontrolled diabetes includes:
Hypertension, weight gain, fatigue
Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
Weight loss, frequent infections, hair loss
Abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea
Obesity contributes to the development of type 2 diabetes primarily by:
Reducing insulin production
Increasing insulin resistance
Decreasing appetite
Enhancing glucose absorption in the intestines
Gestational diabetes refers to:
Diabetes caused by a genetic defect
Diabetes that occurs during pregnancy
Diabetes caused by excessive glucagon secretion
Diabetes that results from pancreatic cancer
Which of the following hormones is known to raise blood glucose levels and can oppose the action of insulin?
Insulin
Glucagon
Ghrelin
Thyroxine
