If fasting blood glucose levels are 126 mg/dl or higher on two or more tests, an individual may likely have diabetes. 答案选项组TrueFalse

A 49-year-old man presents for routine physical examination. The patient has no active complaints today other than occasional constipation and increased frequency of urination. The patient reports that he has a diagnosis of “pre-diabetes” given to him by his previous physician in another city. His family history is significant for hypertension. The patient denies alcohol or drug use and works as a long-distance truck driver. Physical examination is unremarkable except for a body mass index of 31 kg/m2. The patient's fasting laboratory values reveal the following.Hemoglobin A1c 7.9%Serum glucose 170 mg/dLTotal cholesterol 220 mg/dLLow-density lipoprotein (LDL) 145 mg/dLTriglycerides 130 mg/dLHigh-density lipoprotein 38 mg/dL Which of the following is the best next step in the management of this patient?Ask StudybuddyGroup of answer choicesSulfonylureaLifestyle modificationNiacin, fish oil, and lifestyle modificationAtorvastatin and lifestyle modification

A fourteen year old female is required to take an oral glucose tolerance test in order to determineif she has diabetes. As part of the test, she is required to fast overnight for at least eight hours. Inthis time, she cannot consume any food or caffeinated drinks but can consume water.a) Explain the homeostatic mechanism that operates in response to her fasting

Why do you think fasting might be necessary?Group of answer choicesFoods with high levels of fat will block digestion of sugars.Eating foods high in protein can cause glucose levels to increase.Other food or drink that contains sugars can increase blood glucose levels regardless of whether they produce lactase.You need to have an empty stomach in order to drink one liter of milk.

Foods that quickly increase the blood glucose are said to have a high index.

Identify how a person's blood glucose level changes after a meal.IncreasesDecreasesStays the same