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KSA Diabetes Questions & Answers
2026/2027 | Latest ABFM Knowledge
Self-Assessment | Verified
Document Overview
This verified document contains 60 ABFM Knowledge Self-Assessment questions with
their correct answers, focusing on diabetes management. It directly aligns with preparing
for certification exams, serving as an excellent study and review tool for healthcare
professionals. This resource provides a comprehensive overview of key concepts and
clinical scenarios in diabetes care.
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Verified Answers · 60 Questions · September 2026
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, Topics Covered
Section 1: Diabetes Diagnosis & Presentation Q 1-25
Questions covering diabetes Diagnosis & Presentation concepts.
Section 2: Diabetes Complications & Management Q 26-59
Questions covering diabetes Complications & Management concepts.
Section 3: Lifestyle & Insulin Resistance Q 60
Questions covering lifestyle & Insulin Resistance concepts.
Questions
QUESTION 1 OF 60
A 35-year-old male sees you for a routine health maintenance visit. He has gained a few
pounds over the past few years. He is 173 cm (68 in) tall and weighs 82 kg (181 lb),
giving him a BMI of 27 kg/m2.According to current American Diabetes Association
guidelines, which one of the following additional factors would warrant screening him
for prediabetes and diabetes?
Correct Answer: E. Physical inactivity
QUESTION 2 OF 60
An obese 58-year-old male comes to your office with a 2-week history of fatigue
associated with polyuria, polydipsia, and weight loss. You suspect he has type 2
diabetes. This diagnosis would be corroborated by a random glucose level greater than
or equal to a threshold of
Correct Answer: D. 200 mg/dL
QUESTION 3 OF 60
An obese 53-year-old male with a history of type 2 diabetes sees you for the first time.
He tells you that his previous physician had him see a dietician and started him on
metformin (Glucophage), 500 mg twice daily. A copy of his most recent laboratory tests
shows a hemoglobin A1c of 7.7%. He tells you that he has always been sedentary and
asks if it would be worthwhile for him to join an exercise facility and begin an exercise
program.
Which one of the following statements would be accurate advice?
Correct Answer: C. Combined aerobic and resistance training results in greater glycemic improvement
than either method alone
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, QUESTION 4 OF 60
A 71-year-old male presents early on a Saturday morning to the urgent care clinic you
are staffing. He describes a 1-week history of episodic sweating, feelings of hunger, and
tremor that are relieved by eating. He reports that he has type 2 diabetes and has taken
metformin (Glucophage) for years, and that his physician recently added a new diabetes
medication because his hemoglobin A1c rose above 7.5%. He did not bring his
medications with him and you are unable to access his records because the electronic
medical record system is undergoing routine maintenance and an update.
Which one of the following diabetes medications would be most likely to cause this
patient's symptoms?
Correct Answer: C. Glyburide
QUESTION 5 OF 60
A 42-year-old female with a BMI of 31 kg/m2 has a 3-week history of polyuria and
polydipsia, accompanied by a 10-lb weight loss. Her fasting plasma glucose level is 320
mg/dL, and her hemoglobin A1c is 11.1%.
Which one of the following single agents is most likely to reverse her glucose toxicity
and improve her glycemic response?
Correct Answer: B. Insulin
QUESTION 6 OF 60
A 16-year-old female is admitted to the hospital with a 1-week history of polyuria,
polydipsia, and polyphagia. On examination she is lethargic and volume-depleted and
her breath smells of acetone. Her blood pressure is 96/70 mm Hg, her pulse rate is 120
beats/min, and she has Kussmaul respirations at a rate of 32/min.
Laboratory Findings
Serum glucose............525 mg/dL
Serum sodium............122 mEq/L (N 135-145)
Serum potassium............3.1 mEq/L (N 3.5-5.0)
Serum chloride............95 mEq/L (N 100-108)
CO2............7 mEq/L (N 24-30)
Arterial blood gases
pH............7.10 (N 7.35-7.45)
pCO2............15 mm Hg (N 35-45)
pO2............98 mm Hg (N 80-100)
After initiation of intravenous fluid therapy, which one of the following should be given
next?
Correct Answer: E. Potassium
KSA Diabetes Questions & Answers 2026/2027 | Latest ABFM Knowledge Self-Assessment | Verified - Practice Questions Page 0
KSA Diabetes Questions & Answers
2026/2027 | Latest ABFM Knowledge
Self-Assessment | Verified
Document Overview
This verified document contains 60 ABFM Knowledge Self-Assessment questions with
their correct answers, focusing on diabetes management. It directly aligns with preparing
for certification exams, serving as an excellent study and review tool for healthcare
professionals. This resource provides a comprehensive overview of key concepts and
clinical scenarios in diabetes care.
100% Accurate Questions and Answers 100% Guarantee Pass - Verified by Experts
Expert-Verified
Verified Answers · 60 Questions · September 2026
KSA Diabetes Questions & Answers 2026/2027 | Latest ABFM Knowledge Self-Assessment | Verified - Practice Questions Page 0
, Topics Covered
Section 1: Diabetes Diagnosis & Presentation Q 1-25
Questions covering diabetes Diagnosis & Presentation concepts.
Section 2: Diabetes Complications & Management Q 26-59
Questions covering diabetes Complications & Management concepts.
Section 3: Lifestyle & Insulin Resistance Q 60
Questions covering lifestyle & Insulin Resistance concepts.
Questions
QUESTION 1 OF 60
A 35-year-old male sees you for a routine health maintenance visit. He has gained a few
pounds over the past few years. He is 173 cm (68 in) tall and weighs 82 kg (181 lb),
giving him a BMI of 27 kg/m2.According to current American Diabetes Association
guidelines, which one of the following additional factors would warrant screening him
for prediabetes and diabetes?
Correct Answer: E. Physical inactivity
QUESTION 2 OF 60
An obese 58-year-old male comes to your office with a 2-week history of fatigue
associated with polyuria, polydipsia, and weight loss. You suspect he has type 2
diabetes. This diagnosis would be corroborated by a random glucose level greater than
or equal to a threshold of
Correct Answer: D. 200 mg/dL
QUESTION 3 OF 60
An obese 53-year-old male with a history of type 2 diabetes sees you for the first time.
He tells you that his previous physician had him see a dietician and started him on
metformin (Glucophage), 500 mg twice daily. A copy of his most recent laboratory tests
shows a hemoglobin A1c of 7.7%. He tells you that he has always been sedentary and
asks if it would be worthwhile for him to join an exercise facility and begin an exercise
program.
Which one of the following statements would be accurate advice?
Correct Answer: C. Combined aerobic and resistance training results in greater glycemic improvement
than either method alone
KSA Diabetes Questions & Answers 2026/2027 | Latest ABFM Knowledge Self-Assessment | Verified - Practice Questions Page 0
, QUESTION 4 OF 60
A 71-year-old male presents early on a Saturday morning to the urgent care clinic you
are staffing. He describes a 1-week history of episodic sweating, feelings of hunger, and
tremor that are relieved by eating. He reports that he has type 2 diabetes and has taken
metformin (Glucophage) for years, and that his physician recently added a new diabetes
medication because his hemoglobin A1c rose above 7.5%. He did not bring his
medications with him and you are unable to access his records because the electronic
medical record system is undergoing routine maintenance and an update.
Which one of the following diabetes medications would be most likely to cause this
patient's symptoms?
Correct Answer: C. Glyburide
QUESTION 5 OF 60
A 42-year-old female with a BMI of 31 kg/m2 has a 3-week history of polyuria and
polydipsia, accompanied by a 10-lb weight loss. Her fasting plasma glucose level is 320
mg/dL, and her hemoglobin A1c is 11.1%.
Which one of the following single agents is most likely to reverse her glucose toxicity
and improve her glycemic response?
Correct Answer: B. Insulin
QUESTION 6 OF 60
A 16-year-old female is admitted to the hospital with a 1-week history of polyuria,
polydipsia, and polyphagia. On examination she is lethargic and volume-depleted and
her breath smells of acetone. Her blood pressure is 96/70 mm Hg, her pulse rate is 120
beats/min, and she has Kussmaul respirations at a rate of 32/min.
Laboratory Findings
Serum glucose............525 mg/dL
Serum sodium............122 mEq/L (N 135-145)
Serum potassium............3.1 mEq/L (N 3.5-5.0)
Serum chloride............95 mEq/L (N 100-108)
CO2............7 mEq/L (N 24-30)
Arterial blood gases
pH............7.10 (N 7.35-7.45)
pCO2............15 mm Hg (N 35-45)
pO2............98 mm Hg (N 80-100)
After initiation of intravenous fluid therapy, which one of the following should be given
next?
Correct Answer: E. Potassium
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