Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

_____ obesity is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes

Hint: What type of

The onset of type _____ diabetes typically occurs in middle-aged adults

A weight-loss goal of _____% is recommended for overweight type 2 diabetics

Diabetes mellitus may present with _____ due to glycosuria

The onset of type _____ diabetes is gradual

pioglitazone is a _____

Hint: Diabetic medication

Patients with a thyroid nodule and compressive symptoms should recieve a(n) _____ referral to a thyroid surgeon or endocrinologist

Patients with a thyroid nodule and cervical/supraclavicular lymphadenopathy should recieve a(n) _____ referral to a thyroid surgeon or endocrinologist

All children with a thyroid nodule should recieve a(n) _____ referral to a thyroid surgeon or endocrinologist

_____ is also known as Plummer's disease