Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
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Author: Sizer, Frances , WHITNEY, Ellie
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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The diabetes can be defined as a condition, in which the
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Type 1 diabetes is the result of which of the following? a. Autoimmune disorder b. Metabolic syndrome c. Improper diet d. Excessive insulin secretion
30-year-old Maria has gained 50 pounds over the last 2 years and is always thirsty and is producing a large volume of urine daily. Her blood glucose levels are normal and her insulin levels are normal. Maria:
A. has diabetes insipidus
B. both has diabetes insipidus and needs insulin replacement therapy to treat her condition
C. has type-2 diabetes mellitus
D. needs insulin replacement therapy to treat her condition
E. both has type-2 diabetes mellitus and needs insulin replacement therapy to treat her condition
Which of the following statement is incorrect? Justify the answer.
A. People with diabetes can eat as many fruits as they want.
B. People with diabetes should control servings of starchy vegetables, such as potatoes, yams, peas, and corn.
C. People with diabetes must pay attention to the amount they're eating.
D. None of the above
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- Neuropathy is a potential complication of diabetes. Why does it occur? Select one: A. Viral infection in the nerves B. Lack of glucose production by the nerves o C. Blockage of blood vessels that supply the nerve fibers O D. Excessive production of glucose by the brain and spinal cord E. Overproduction of ketone bodies by the liver O Oarrow_forwardInsulin should be prescribed under all of the following circumstances, except:A. Status post pancreatectomyB. Type 2 diabetes with diabetic foot syndrome C. Type 1 diabetesD. Gestational diabetesE. Type 2 diabetesarrow_forwardA glucagon emergency kit is prescribed for a client with Type 1 diabetes… administration A. When unable to eat during sick days B. At the onset of signs of diabetic ketoacidosis C. Before meals to prevent hyperglycemia D. When signs of severe hypoglycemia occurarrow_forward
- Remission in Type 2 diabetes is best achieved by: O a. Medications with diet and exercise O b. It is not possible to have remission of type 2 diabetes Diet and exercise Od. Metformin e. Bariatric Surgeryarrow_forwardAll statements are related to blood sugar, Select the one that is NOT true. A. insulin is released by the pancreas if blood sugar is too high B. In Type I diabetes, an individual cannot make insulin due to damaged pancreas cells C. Insulin is a blood enzyme that helps convert blood sugar into glycogen D. excess blood sugar is stored in liver and muscles as glycogen E. glucogon is released by the pancreas to help blood sugar be released if blood sugar is too lowarrow_forwardA patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus is admitted to the medical unit with pneumonia. The patient's oral antidiabetic medication has been discontinued and the patient is now receiving insulin for glucose control. Which of the following statements best explains the rationale for this change in medication? acute illness like pneumonia will cause increased insulin resistance b. stress-related states such as infections increase risk of hyperglycaemia c. insulin administration will help prevent hypoglycaemia during the illness d. infection has compromised beta cell function so the patient will need insulin from now onarrow_forward
- Neuropathy is a potential complication of diabetes. Why does it occur? Select one: A. Overproduction of ketone bodies by the liver B. Viral infection in the nerves C. Lack of glucose production by the nerves D. Blockage of blood vessels that supply the nerve fibers E. Excessive production of glucose by the brain and spinal cordarrow_forwardDuration of long-acting insulin is: A. 18-30 hoursB. 6-18 hoursC. 24-36 hoursD. 36-72 hoursarrow_forwardInsulin glucose uptake into muscle cells (myocytes). A. has no effect on B. inhibits C. increases/promotes O D. increases or decreasesarrow_forward
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