Diabetes case study Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What is the primary cause of Type 1 diabetes? - Correct answer-B-cell destruction
leading to no insulin production.
cause of Type 2 diabetes? - Correct answer-Decreased insulin production and
insulin resistance.
risk factors for developing Type 2 diabetes. - Correct answer-Obesity
Poor diet/exercise
Older adult age
Family history of T2DM
Smoking
Increase alcohol consumption
Pancreatic conditions
Previous gestational DM
Ben's risk factors - Correct answer-Obesity
, Poor diet/exercise
Increase alcohol consumption
Pancreatic conditions
What are common signs and symptoms of diabetes? - Correct answer-Polydipsia,
polyuria, glycosuria, retinopathies, decreased wound healing, recurrent infections,
neuropathies, nephropathies.
Ben symtpoms - Correct answer-Polydipsia = increase thirst
Polyuria = increase urination
Glycosuria = glucose in urine
Retinopathies
Decrease wound healing
Recurrent infections
Neuropathies
What additional symptoms are specific to Type 1 diabetes? - Correct answer-
Polyphagia, ketoacidosis, weight loss.
How do both types of diabetes lead to hyperglycemia? - Correct answer-Both result
in insufficient insulin action, leading to elevated blood glucose levels.
Answers Graded A+
What is the primary cause of Type 1 diabetes? - Correct answer-B-cell destruction
leading to no insulin production.
cause of Type 2 diabetes? - Correct answer-Decreased insulin production and
insulin resistance.
risk factors for developing Type 2 diabetes. - Correct answer-Obesity
Poor diet/exercise
Older adult age
Family history of T2DM
Smoking
Increase alcohol consumption
Pancreatic conditions
Previous gestational DM
Ben's risk factors - Correct answer-Obesity
, Poor diet/exercise
Increase alcohol consumption
Pancreatic conditions
What are common signs and symptoms of diabetes? - Correct answer-Polydipsia,
polyuria, glycosuria, retinopathies, decreased wound healing, recurrent infections,
neuropathies, nephropathies.
Ben symtpoms - Correct answer-Polydipsia = increase thirst
Polyuria = increase urination
Glycosuria = glucose in urine
Retinopathies
Decrease wound healing
Recurrent infections
Neuropathies
What additional symptoms are specific to Type 1 diabetes? - Correct answer-
Polyphagia, ketoacidosis, weight loss.
How do both types of diabetes lead to hyperglycemia? - Correct answer-Both result
in insufficient insulin action, leading to elevated blood glucose levels.
