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Q1. Which one of the following statements is true about hypoglycaemia?

a)Without diabetes, the pancreas automatically releases more insulin when blood glucose levels fall to low levels. ✔ ✗

b)In diabetes, the injected dose of insulin automatically prevents hypoglycaemia from happening. ✔ ✗

c)There are no consequences if people on insulin develop hypoglycaemia. ✔ ✗

d)Hypoglycaemia occurs as a result of a mismatch in circulating blood glucose and blood insulin levels. ✔ ✗

Q2. Which one of the following is not a symptom of hypoglycaemia?

a)Shortness of breath. ✔ ✗

b)Palpitations. ✔ ✗

c)Sweating. ✔ ✗

d)Feeling shaky. ✔ ✗

Q3. Which one of the following is not a cause of hypoglycaemia?

a)Administering rapid acting insulin at bedtime. ✔ ✗

b)Severe renal impairment. ✔ ✗

c)The use of insulin with steroid based therapy. ✔ ✗

d)Being more physically active than expected. ✔ ✗

Q4. Which one of the following is true?

a)Insulin should always be omitted after a hypoglycaemic episode. ✔ ✗

b)The initial fast acting glucose based snack used to treat hypoglycaemia should be followed by a food item containing slower acting glucose to help keep glucose levels raised. ✔ ✗

c)Taking a break for a glucose based snack during prolonged physical activity will not protect against hypoglycaemia. ✔ ✗

d)If a meal is missed, the rapid acting insulin dose with the next meal should be doubled to reduce the chance of hypoglycaemia. ✔ ✗

Q5. Which one of the following is not true?

a)Weight gain is a feature of insulin based therapy. ✔ ✗

b)Insulin is a catabolic hormone. ✔ ✗

c)Insulin is an anabolic hormone. ✔ ✗

d)Reducing caloric intake can help with weight management in patients using insulin. ✔ ✗

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