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Diabetes is characterized by hyperglycemia due to decrease insulin secretion and/or insulin sensitivity Type I diabetes is caused by autoimmune destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas Insulin cannot be produced Without insulin, glucose is not able to be taken into muscle cell...

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  • September 6, 2024
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Naplex - Diabetes Questions and
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Diabetes is characterized by - answer hyperglycemia due to
decrease insulin secretion and/or insulin sensitivity


Type I diabetes is caused by - answer autoimmune destruction of
the beta cells in the pancreas
Insulin cannot be produced


Without insulin, glucose is not able to be taken into muscle cells and
fat is used instead, which leads to the development of - answer
ketones, which can cause DKA


The ___ test is used to determine if a patient is still producing insulin
- answer C-Peptide


Type 2 diabetes involves - answer insulin resistance and deficiency


Type II diabetes is strongly associated with - answer obesity
physical inactivity
family history


Metformin can be a good agent for decreasing blood glucose levels
in prediabetic patients with - answer BMI>35
Age <60 years
Women with hx of gestational diabetes


risk factors for type 2 diabetes 1 - answer overweight bmi>@5

,HTN >140/90
A1C>5.7%
high risk ethnicity - asian/black/native american/latino
family hx of diabetes


risk factors for type 2 diabetes 2 - answer HDL <35 or TG>250
history of CVD
Hx of gestational diabetes
wpmen with polycystic ovary syndrome
Severe obesity


If a pregnant patient has high BG, their baby may have - answer
macrosomia (large baby)
hypoglycemia at birth
type 2 diabetes


The management of diabetes during pregnancy is - answer lifestyle
modifications
insulin preferred doc
metformin and glyburide can be considered


Goals for diabetes in pregnancy - answer fasting <95 mg/dl
1 hour post meal: <140 mg/dL
2 hours post meal: <120 mg/dl


Classic symptoms of hyperglycemia - answer polyuria - urination
polyphagia - hunger
polydipsia - thirst

, Normal test results for diabetes diagnosis should be performed
every - answer 3 years


Reducing calorie intake by 3500 kcal will result in a reduction of -
answer 1 lb weight loss


Ideally waist circumference should be less than - answer 35 inches
for females
40 inches for males


Carbohydrates from ___ should be preferred over other carbohydrate
sources - answer vegetables/fruits/whole grains/legumes


It is recommended to increase intake of these particular fats -
answer omega 3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) and omega 3 linolenic acid
(ALA) from foods such as flaxseed or soy


A carbohydrate serving is equivalent to - answer 15 grams which is
approximately:
one small piece of fruit
1 slice of bread
1/2 cup cooked rice/pasta
1/2 cup of oatmeal


Diagnosis of pre-diabetes criteria - answer FBG: 100-125 mg/dl
2 hours plasma glucose of 140-199 mg/dL after a 75 g oral glucose
tolerance test
A1C 5.7-6.4%


Diagnosis of diabetes criteria - answer symptoms of hyperglycemia
random plasma glucose of >200

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