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after a meal
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glucose and insulin are increased
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what is the basis of the clinical use of C-peptide?
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Its concentration being directly proportional to that of synthesized insulin.
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which of the following is(are) key to the differentiation between adrenergic and neuroglycopenic?
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the symptoms
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Hypoglycemia
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Low Blood glucose: The characteristics of hypoglycemia are:
Confusion Aberrant behavior Coma Blood glucose equal or lower than 40 mg/dl These symptoms are resolved by administration of glucose Since the central nervous system (CNS) requires a continuous supply of glucose, hypoglycemia is classified as a medical emergency Severe, prolonged hypoglycemia causes brain death Hypoglycemia is accompanied by the following hormonal changes in the blood: High glucagon High epinephrine Low insulin Adrenergic symptoms are due to epinephrine release after an abrupt fall of glucose causing: Anxiety Palpitations Tremors, and Sweating Neuroglycopenic symptoms (Neuroglycopenia) are due to gradual brain glucose depravation causing brain malfunction resulting in: Headache Confusion Slurred speech Seizures Coma, and Death |
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which of the following will cause insulitis?
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Destruction of beta cells
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Select the most logical cause of hypertriacylglycerolemia in diabetes.
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Low lipoprotein lipase concentration
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Indicate the reason of insulin subcutaneous injection in diabetes type 1
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Control of hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis
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In presence of β cell malfunction, insulin resistant patient develop diabetes type 2 because they cannot compensate for insulin resistance
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True
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