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86. Best measure of long-term control of diabetes?

A) Hemoglobin A1C B) Urine sugar levels C) Daily blood sugar levels D) Hemoglobin F

87. HbA1C should be below what value to predict complications?

A) 7.2% B) 5.0% C) 3.5% D) 9.0%

88. A 27-year-old type 1 diabetic with proteinuria 150 mg/24hr. Next management step?

A) Start the patient on an ACE inhibitor B) Nothing, this is normal C) Change diet D) Refer to diabetologist

89. Which statement regarding diet and diabetes is false?

A) New evidence suggests that diabetics do not have to avoid foods that contain simple carbohydrates B) Diet is basic in treatment of all diabetics C) Diabetic on insulin must have three meals plus bedtime snack D) Diabetic on insulin should have fixed caloric distribution

90. What is the average starting insulin dose for a newly diagnosed diabetic?

A) 15 to 20 units B) 2 to 4 units C) 6 to 8 units D) 10 to 12 units