Diabetes case study Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+

Diabetes case study Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+

What is the primary cause of Type 1 diabetes? - Correct answer-B-cell destruction

leading to no insulin production.

cause of Type 2 diabetes? - Correct answer-Decreased insulin production and

insulin resistance.

risk factors for developing Type 2 diabetes. - Correct answer-Obesity

Poor diet/exercise

Older adult age

Family history of T2DM

Smoking

Increase alcohol consumption

Pancreatic conditions

Previous gestational DM

Ben's risk factors - Correct answer-Obesity

, Poor diet/exercise

Increase alcohol consumption

Pancreatic conditions

What are common signs and symptoms of diabetes? - Correct answer-Polydipsia,

polyuria, glycosuria, retinopathies, decreased wound healing, recurrent infections,

neuropathies, nephropathies.

Ben symtpoms - Correct answer-Polydipsia = increase thirst

Polyuria = increase urination

Glycosuria = glucose in urine

Retinopathies

Decrease wound healing

Recurrent infections

Neuropathies

What additional symptoms are specific to Type 1 diabetes? - Correct answer-

Polyphagia, ketoacidosis, weight loss.

How do both types of diabetes lead to hyperglycemia? - Correct answer-Both result

in insufficient insulin action, leading to elevated blood glucose levels.