# Tests revealed _____, a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels and insulin resistance.

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## 문제

Tests revealed _____, a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels and insulin resistance.

## 보기

1. diabetes **✔ 정답**
2. thyroiditis
3. hyperlipidemia
4. osteoporosis
5. obesity

**정답: 1**

## 해설

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels. Type 2 diabetes, the most common form, involves insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency. Long-term complications can affect multiple organ systems, including cardiovascular, renal, neurological, and visual systems. Management includes lifestyle modifications, blood glucose monitoring, and often medication.

## 임상 시나리오

Diabetes
- A chronic metabolic disorder affecting blood sugar regulation
- Two main types: Type 1 (autoimmune) and Type 2 (insulin resistance)
- Symptoms: polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue, blurred vision
- Risk factors: obesity, physical inactivity, family history, age, ethnicity
- Complications: cardiovascular disease, nephropathy, retinopathy, neuropathy
- Diagnostic tests: fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, oral glucose tolerance test
- Treatment options: insulin therapy, oral medications, lifestyle changes
- Prevention strategies: healthy diet, regular exercise, weight management
- Long-term monitoring: blood glucose levels, kidney function, eye exams
- Associated conditions: hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome

## 핵심 개념

- **diabetes** — A chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body's inability to produce or effectively use insulin, leading to various complications affecting multiple organ systems
- **thyroiditis** — An inflammatory condition of the thyroid gland that can cause either hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, resulting in various symptoms affecting metabolism and body function
- **hyperlipidemia** — A condition characterized by abnormally high levels of lipids (fats) in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides, which increases risk of cardiovascular disease
- **osteoporosis** — A bone disease characterized by decreased bone density and increased risk of fractures, where bones become weak and brittle due to loss of tissue
- **obesity** — A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation that presents a risk to health, typically measured by body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater

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