Understanding Diabetes and Its Management

Medicine

A comprehensive overview of diabetes mellitus, covering its clinical classifications, pathophysiology, diagnostic markers like HbA1c, and various pharmacological treatment strategies including insulin and oral agents.

Endocrinology Pharmacology Public Health

15 Questions Medium Ages 18+ May 23, 2026

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1 What is the primary characteristic of all forms of diabetes mellitus?

A Excessive insulin production
B Elevated blood glucose levels
C Low blood pressure
D High platelet count

2 Which clinical classification of diabetes is defined by carbohydrate intolerance with onset during pregnancy?

A Type 1 diabetes
B Type 2 diabetes
C Gestational diabetes
D Genetic diabetes

3 What is the normal range for HbA1c in a healthy individual?

A 4% to 5.6%
B 6% to 7%
C 8% to 9%
D 10% to 12%

4 Which type of diabetes accounts for more than 90% of all cases?

A Type 1
B Type 2
C Gestational
D Latent autoimmune

5 Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood glucose by promoting its uptake into cells?

A Glucagon
B Cortisol
C Insulin
D Adrenaline

6 What is the primary mechanism of action of Metformin?

A Stimulating insulin secretion
B Increasing glucagon release
C Reducing hepatic gluconeogenesis
D Blocking glucose absorption in the gut

7 Which class of oral hypoglycemic agents works by inhibiting the DPP-4 enzyme?

A Biguanides
B Sulfonylureas
C SGLT2 inhibitors
D DPP-4 inhibitors

8 What is the most serious and common adverse reaction to insulin therapy?

A Weight gain
B Hypoglycemia
C Lipodystrophy
D Bronchospasm

9 Why should patients with asthma or COPD avoid inhaled insulin?

A Risk of hypoglycemia
B Risk of bronchospasm
C Risk of renal failure
D Risk of weight gain

10 Which of the following is a long-acting insulin analog?

A Regular insulin
B Insulin lispro
C Insulin glargine
D NPH insulin

11 What is the main role of sulfonylureas in treating diabetes?

A Sensitizing tissues to insulin
B Promoting insulin release from beta cells
C Reducing intestinal sugar absorption
D Inhibiting renal glucose reabsorption

12 What is the effect of inhibiting SGLT2 in the kidney?

A Increased glucose reabsorption
B Decreased urinary glucose excretion
C Increased urinary glucose excretion
D Increased insulin production

13 Which condition is identified by the presence of microalbuminuria in diabetic patients?

A Retinopathy
B Nephropathy
C Neuropathy
D Cardiomyopathy

14 What is the leading cause of blindness in people under the age of 60?

A Glaucoma
B Cataracts
C Diabetic retinopathy
D Macular degeneration

15 What is the recommended periodic monitoring for patients on long-term Metformin therapy?

A Vitamin B12 levels
B Iron levels
C Potassium levels
D Creatinine levels

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