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1. Which of the following is true concerning diabetic eye disease? a) It is never present at the time type 2 diabetes is diagnosed, but develops later b) It is less likely to occur in people with poorly controlled diabetes c) Laser treatment seals off leaky blood vessels and may prevent loss of vision d) Cataracts are uncommon in people with diabetes
2. Which of the following statements is true for diabetic peripheral neuropathy? a) Symptoms do not occur at night b) A typical symptom is a feeling of pins and needles in the feet c) There is no treatment available to relieve the symptoms d) The condition is unaffected by poor diabetic control
3. Which of the following is true for diabetic nephropathy, or kidney disease? a) The first sign is leakage of large amounts of protein into the urine b) Its development is unaffected by good control of the cardiovascular risk factors (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose) c) Most people with diabetes eventually require dialysis or a kidney transplant d) ACE inhibitors are useful in preventing the progression of this condition
4 Which of the following statements about strokes is true? a) They are caused by blockage of a partly furred up artery supplying the brain b) They result in sudden weakness or paralysis on one side of the body which is never permanent c) Active treatments are usually available for strokes d) They are just as likely to occur in people who do not have diabetes
5. Which of the following statements concerning peripheral vascular disease is untrue? a) A typical symptom is pain in the calves on walking b) People with this condition are more likely to have coronary artery disease c) Bypass surgery is a possible treatment option d) Good control of blood glucose makes no difference to the development of this condition
