Types of Diabetes: Videos & Practice Problems

Which statement about type 1 diabetes is correct?

Choose the factor below that is MOST closely associated with a higher chance of developing type 2 diabetes.

Which maternal or fetal outcome commonly arises from gestational diabetes?

Which of the statements below best describes the characteristics of prediabetes?

Which term best describes a group of factors associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

Due to her immune system attacking and destroying the cells in her pancreas that produce insulin, Joy must now rely on insulin injections. What is the most accurate name for this condition?

Which of these symptoms is least commonly linked to untreated diabetes?

Maria reports frequent thirst, numbness in her feet, occasional headaches, and sudden blurry vision. Which two symptoms are most characteristic of diabetes?

A person with diabetes mellitus often feels very hungry yet loses weight because

Select the single answer that lists the correct true statement(s) about diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

(i) There is an increased breakdown of muscle protein for energy.

(ii) The blood becomes more acidic due to ketone accumulation.

(iii) The brain is unable to use ketones and thus depends solely on glucose.

(iv) Acute DKA leads to enhanced renal function overall.

Adults with diabetes who are taking insulin should self-monitor their blood glucose how often?

A physician wants to report a patient's A1C as an average glucose in mg/dL for patient understanding; the measure they will report is called the

Priya is 55 and has had uncontrolled type 2 diabetes for 20 years. Which explanation BEST accounts for her high likelihood of developing chronic kidney disease?

A meal with a low glycemic load is most likely to:

True or False: The main reason diabetes increases blindness risk is that high blood sugar blocks the glands that produce tears, causing dry eye that progresses to blindness.

True or False: A person with long-standing type 2 diabetes who has a sleeve gastrectomy will always experience permanent elimination of diabetes symptoms.

Which statement most accurately contrasts the main characteristics of type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

Which option best explains why people with poorly controlled diabetes face an elevated risk of amputation, particularly in the feet and toes?

True or False: People with poorly controlled diabetes are more likely to develop gum disease.

A clinical trial shows that, to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, individuals with prediabetes should lose what percentage of their current weight?