9 Questions
What is one of the common signs of diabetes mellitus mentioned in the text?
Blurred vision
Which type of diabetes is characterized by autoimmune β-cell destruction leading to absolute insulin deficiency?
Type 1 diabetes
Which type of diabetes is commonly associated with overweight and obesity?
Type 2 diabetes
What is Late Autoimmune DM of Adult (LADA) similar to?
Type 1 diabetes
Which type of diabetes is diagnosed during the second or third trimester of pregnancy?
Gestational diabetes mellitus
What causes Type 1 diabetes according to the text?
Autoimmune β-cell destruction
Which type of diabetes is sometimes induced by drug or chemical use like glucocorticoids?
Specific types of diabetes due to other causes
In which type of diabetes do patients commonly retain greater β-cell function compared to other types?
(LADA) Late Autoimmune DM of Adult
'Diseases of the exocrine pancreas' is associated with which type of diabetes?
(T2DM) Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Learn about the definition, etiology, and characteristics of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus according to Alaa Wafa's classification. Explore the autoimmune pancreatic islet beta cell destruction and antibodies associated with this chronic condition.
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