Client care Unit 9

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Diabetes Mellitus and Blood Glucose Monitoring

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1.

There are mainly _____ types of Diabetes Mellitus (exclude gestational DM).
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  8
- C.
  
  2
- D.
  
  6
2.

Diabetes Mellitus can result from ______________ deficiency.
3.

Diabetes Mellitus is a disorder of _____________ regulation.
4.

The Islets of Langerhans in the ______________ secrete hormones.
5.

In a normal person, Insulin in the body helps blood glucose to
- A.
  
  Increase our appetite.
- B.
  
  Keep us awake.
- C.
  
  Enter into our cells.
- D.
  
  Maintain our weight.
6.

Ms Lucy had an appointment for a medical check up. She did not eat for 8 hours before the procedures. Her normal fasting level of blood glucose is likely to be between 5 to 10 mmol/ L.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

The common sites for taking blood glucose level are
- A.
  
  Cheeks
- B.
  
  Forearm
- C.
  
  Ankle
- D.
  
  Thigh
- E.
  
  Fingers
8.

The purposes of blood glucose monitoring are to
- A.
  
  Help to regulate our sleep wake cycle.
- B.
  
  Track changes in blood glucose levels.
- C.
  
  Indicate time to take medications.
- D.
  
  Regulate our diet choices.
9.

The signs and symptoms of abnormal increase in blood glucose level are
- A.
  
  Weight gain.
- B.
  
  Slow healing of wounds.
- C.
  
  Excessive tearing.
- D.
  
  Excessive hunger.
- E.
  
  Fatigue.
10.

The factors that affect blood glucose level are
- A.
  
  Time of day.
- B.
  
  Food choices.
- C.
  
  Insulin.
- D.
  
  Sleeping hours.
- E.
  
  Exercise.
11.

IDDM is the acronym for _______________.
12.

NIDDM is the acronym for ________________.