Which of the following statements about complications of diabetes is false?
1. More than 50 of all nontraumatic lower extremity amputations are necessary because of complications of diabetic foot ulcers.
2. Approximately 40 of cases of end-stage renal disease are secondary to diabetes.
3. Diabetes is a major cause of blindness in the United States, and many with type 1 diabetes will develop diabetic retinopathy.
4. More than two thirds of diabetics will be hospitalized at some point because of symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis.
Question 2
Warning signs of stroke include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg and
1. Discomfort in the back, neck, or jaw and trouble seeing.
2. Lightheadedness, sudden confusion, and shortness of breath.
3. Severe headache, nausea, and jaw pain.
4. Shortness of breath, nausea, and lightheadedness.
Diabetes Drugs
Severe periodontitis in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes.
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