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Intro to Diabetes quiz #1 Flashcards

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Intro to Diabetes quiz #1
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  • Why is diabetes considered a disorder related to insulin?
    Diabetes is considered a disorder because it involves insufficient insulin production or the body's inability to effectively use insulin, which is a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels.
  • What are two common causes of vision loss related to diabetes?
    Glaucoma and complications from diabetes are two common causes of vision loss.
  • Genetically engineered human insulin is used to treat which disease?
    Genetically engineered human insulin is used to treat diabetes mellitus.
  • What are common symptoms of diabetes?
    Common symptoms of diabetes include high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia), frequent urination (polyuria), excessive thirst, and unexplained weight loss.
  • What are common signs of diabetes?
    Common signs of diabetes include elevated blood glucose levels, frequent urination, increased thirst, and fatigue.
  • Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of which body system?
    Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of the endocrine system.
  • Which primary body system is affected by diabetes?
    The primary body system affected by diabetes is the endocrine system.
  • How does regular exercise affect insulin resistance?
    Regular exercise decreases insulin resistance, making the body more responsive to insulin.
  • Why do patients with uncontrolled diabetes experience frequent urination (polyuria)?
    Patients with uncontrolled diabetes experience polyuria because high blood glucose levels cause the kidneys to excrete excess glucose in the urine, leading to increased urine production.
  • What is a true statement about diabetes?
    A true statement about diabetes is that it is a group of diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels due to insufficient insulin production or ineffective insulin use.