Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT a classic symptom of diabetes?

Polyuria
Polydipsia
Bradycardia
Polyphagia

The correct answer is: Bradycardia

Bradycardia is not a classic symptom of diabetes. In the context of diabetes, the disease primarily presents with symptoms related to the body's inability to manage blood glucose levels effectively. Classic symptoms include polyuria (increased urination), polydipsia (increased thirst), and polyphagia (increased hunger). Polyuria occurs due to elevated blood glucose levels leading to increased glucose in the urine, which pulls water along with it, resulting in frequent urination. Polydipsia develops as a compensatory mechanism, where the body attempts to restore hydration due to the fluid loss from excessive urination. Polyphagia stems from the body’s lack of insulin response or insulin resistance, leading to cells being unable to utilize glucose for energy, causing increased hunger. Bradycardia, characterized by a slower than normal heart rate, is not associated with diabetes symptoms and does not inform us about glucose metabolism or insulin function, which are key factors in the condition. Therefore, identifying bradycardia as not being a classic symptom of diabetes is accurate according to the physiological perspective of the disease.