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Diabetes Mellitus
Part 2

1. In diabetics, low levels of nitric oxide may cause constriction of blood vessels supplying the nerves, contributing to nerve damage.

True
False

2. The two categories of diffuse diabetic neuropathy are peripheral neuropathy, and _____ neuropathy.

Cardiovascular
Autonomic
Orthostatic
Gastroparesic

3. Autonomic neuropathy most often affects digestion, when nerve damage causes the stomach to empty too slowly.

True
False

4.  Diabetic vascular problems are believed to result from both abnormalities in fat metabolism and elevated blood lipids.

True
False

5. Significant neuropathy often occurs within the first year after diagnosis of diabetes.

True
False

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