10 Questions
Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the presence of beta-cell ______
autoantibodies
Type 1 diabetes requires ______ insulin replacement
episodic
Type 2 diabetes is associated with strong ______ predisposition
genetic
Individuals with type 2 diabetes have relative ______ deficiency
insulin
Type 2 diabetes is not related to an ______ disease
autoimmune
Untreated type 2 diabetes can lead to nonketotic hyperosmolar coma due to overproduction of ______
glucose
Type 2 diabetes risk factors include obesity, family history, advanced age, and ______
hypertension
It is recommended that adults ages 45 and older be screened for diabetes every ______ years
3
Screening for diabetes should be performed earlier and more frequently if the individual is at ______ risk
high
Type 2 diabetes has milder symptoms as compared to type 1 DM, but can lead to nonketotic hyperosmolar coma due to overproduction of ______
glucose
Learn about the classification of Diabetes Mellitus including Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and its subtypes. Understand the different terms such as Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) and Juvenile Onset Diabetes Mellitus.
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