Understanding Diabetes Mellitus

What percentage of the population is affected by diabetes?

• 10%

• 20%

• 15%

• 5%

What symptom did Joe experience that was unusual for him?

• Decreased urination

• Increased thirst

• Weight gain

• Increased appetite

What is the main characteristic of diabetes mellitus?

• Low blood sugar

• High blood sugar

• Normal blood sugar

• Fluctuating blood sugar

Which hormone is responsible for decreasing blood sugar levels?

• Glucagon

• Adrenaline

• Insulin

• Cortisol

What happens when insulin is not functioning properly?

• Blood sugar remains stable

• Blood sugar is unaffected

• Blood sugar decreases

• Blood sugar increases

In the analogy used, what does the clogged pipe represent?

• High blood sugar

• Normal blood sugar

• Low blood sugar

• Insulin resistance

What is a typical presentation of type 1 diabetes?

• Normal insulin function

• Excess insulin production

• No insulin production

• Insulin resistance

In type 2 diabetes, what is the issue with insulin?

• It is absent

• It is not effective

• It is overproduced

• It is not produced

What is the main difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

• Type 1 involves no insulin production

• Type 2 involves excess insulin production

• Type 2 is due to no insulin production

• Type 1 is due to insulin resistance

What is the common finding in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

• Fluctuating blood sugar

• Normal blood sugar

• Hyperglycemia

• Hypoglycemia