Defining DM

Which organ secretes insulin?

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Gallbladder

• Kidneys

In a person with diabetes,

• the body is unable to effectively use the insulin produced.

• insulin is utilized effectively by the body.

• the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas is not enough for the body's needs.

Which of the following can be prevented?

• Type 1 DM

• Type 2 DM

• Gestational DM

Which is NOT a risk factor for Type 2 DM?

• Obesity

• Family history

• Pregnancy

• Inactive lifestyle

What are the signs and symptoms of DM? Choose all correct answers.

• Polyuria

• Polydipsia

• Polynomial

• Polyphagia

What are the chronic complications of DM? Choose all correct options.

• Blindness

• Cancer

• Permanent kidney damage

• Heart attack

An alert and conscious patient who is able to take orally has hypoglycemia. What is the correct management?

• Administer short-acting SC insulin and recheck blood glucose 15 minutes later.

• Administer IV dextrose 10% and recheck blood glucose 15 minutes later.

• Administer IV dextrose 50% as bolus and recheck blood glucose 15 minutes later.

• Serve glucose drink and recheck blood glucose 15 minutes later.