TYPE ONE DIABETES CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Pathophysiology of T1DM Answer: Lack of circulating insulin →
hyperglycemia, polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss, dehydration,
electrolyte disturbances, and ketoacidosis.
◉ Common symptoms of T1DM Answer: Hyperglycemia, polydipsia,
polyuria, polyphagia, unintended weight loss, electrolyte
disturbances.
◉ Causes and risk factors of T1DM Answer: Autoimmune trigger
(virus, chemicals, unknown event), idiopathic process, genetic
susceptibility.
◉ Screening/diagnosis criteria for T1DM Answer: FPG ≥126 mg/dL,
2-hour OGTT ≥200 mg/dL, HbA1c ≥6.5%, CPG ≥200 mg/dL.
◉ Other tests for T1DM Answer: Lipid panel, kidney function tests,
ketones in blood/urine, blood pressure measurements.
◉ MNT goals for T1DM Answer: Sustainable lifestyle promoting
glucose, lipid, BP, weight control; individualized care; enjoyment of
food; food-based eating patterns emphasizing total diet.
◉ Nutrition prescription for T1DM Answer: Energy: maintain
growth/healthy weight; Protein: 10-35% kcal; CHO: 45-65% kcal
EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Pathophysiology of T1DM Answer: Lack of circulating insulin →
hyperglycemia, polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss, dehydration,
electrolyte disturbances, and ketoacidosis.
◉ Common symptoms of T1DM Answer: Hyperglycemia, polydipsia,
polyuria, polyphagia, unintended weight loss, electrolyte
disturbances.
◉ Causes and risk factors of T1DM Answer: Autoimmune trigger
(virus, chemicals, unknown event), idiopathic process, genetic
susceptibility.
◉ Screening/diagnosis criteria for T1DM Answer: FPG ≥126 mg/dL,
2-hour OGTT ≥200 mg/dL, HbA1c ≥6.5%, CPG ≥200 mg/dL.
◉ Other tests for T1DM Answer: Lipid panel, kidney function tests,
ketones in blood/urine, blood pressure measurements.
◉ MNT goals for T1DM Answer: Sustainable lifestyle promoting
glucose, lipid, BP, weight control; individualized care; enjoyment of
food; food-based eating patterns emphasizing total diet.
◉ Nutrition prescription for T1DM Answer: Energy: maintain
growth/healthy weight; Protein: 10-35% kcal; CHO: 45-65% kcal
