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what should be the minimum distance between two consecutive insulin injection sites? A. 0.5 cm B. 1 cm C. 2.5 cm (1 inch) D. 5 cm

Which finding is typical of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)? A. Metabolic alkalosis B. Blood glucose <150 mg/dL C. Kussmaul breathing D. Increased serum bicarbonate

Which oral antidiabetic drug causes lactic acidosis? A. Sulfonylureas B. Metformin C. DPP-4 inhibitors D. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors

Which test best reflects long-term glycemic control? A. Fasting blood sugar B. Random blood sugar C. HbA1c D. Urine sugar

Which chronic complication is due to macrovascular damage? A. Diabetic retinopathy B. Diabetic neuropathy C. Coronary artery disease D. Diabetic nephropathy

Which complication is most commonly associated with long-standing diabetes? A. Cataract B. Diabetic nephropathy C. Pulmonary fibrosis D. Peptic ulcer

Which symptom is most characteristic of uncontrolled diabetes? A. Polycythemia B. Polyuria C. Bradycardia D. Weight gain

Which of the following is the diagnostic criterion for diabetes mellitus? A. Fasting plasma glucose ≥110 mg/dL B. Random plasma glucose ≥180 mg/dL with symptoms C. Fasting plasma glucose ≥126 mg/dL D. HbA1c ≥6.0%