What complications are individuals with diabetes mellitus at an increased risk for developing? (Select all that apply)

Choice A rationale

An exaggerated stress response in a client with type 1 diabetes would not cause higher blood sugar readings through the release of insulin. In fact, stress tends to increase blood sugar levels.

Choice B rationale

The release of glucocorticoids during stress does not typically cause lower blood sugar readings. Glucocorticoids tend to raise blood sugar levels.

Choice C rationale

An exaggerated stress response can cause higher blood sugar readings through the release of glucocorticoids. Stress hormones like glucocorticoids interfere with insulin’s ability to move glucose from the blood into the cells, leading to an increase in blood sugar levels.

Choice D rationale

An exaggerated stress response would not cause lower blood sugar readings through the release of insulin. Stress typically raises, not lowers, blood sugar levels.

Choice A rationale

Excessive urination and dehydration are not main characteristicsz of Cushing syndrome23.

Choice B rationale

Exophthalmos and weight loss are not main characteristics of Cushing syndrome. They are more commonly associated with conditions like hyperthyroidism23.

Choice C rationale

Excessive cortisol production, fluid retention, and moon-face appearance are main characteristics of Cushing syndrome23.

Choice D rationale

Insufficient cortisol, bronzing of the skin, and hypotension are not main characteristics of Cushing syndrome. They are more commonly associated with conditions like Addison’s disease23.