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1

What is the most appropriate insulin regimen for achieving tight control of blood sugar levels in a 20-year-old male with type 1 diabetes mellitus?

AMorning injections of insulin detemir with insulin aspart at mealtimes.

BMorning injection of NPH insulin and evening injection of regular insulin.

CMorning injections of insulin lispro with evening injections of insulin glulisine.

DEvening injections of mixed regular insulin and insulin glargine for basal control.

2

What is the fasting blood glucose level that confirms a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?

A>200

B<100

C≥126

D101-125

3

In which of the following situations is intensive management of diabetes typically avoided?

AStable diabetes with no complications

BDiabetes in a well-controlled state

CDiabetes with stable renal function post-transplant

DDiabetes with acute myocardial infarction

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