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What are the two key metabolic defects contributing to insulin resistance mentioned in the text?
What are the two key metabolic defects contributing to insulin resistance mentioned in the text?
Which type of diabetes mellitus can be entirely attributed to genetics according to the text?
Which type of diabetes mellitus can be entirely attributed to genetics according to the text?
What is a characteristic difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes concerning weight?
What is a characteristic difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes concerning weight?
Which statement is true regarding the pathogenesis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
Which statement is true regarding the pathogenesis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
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What are some common treatment modalities for Diabetes Type 2 according to the text?
What are some common treatment modalities for Diabetes Type 2 according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Type 2 Diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Type 2 Diabetes?
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What percentage of diagnosed cases does Type 2 Diabetes make up according to the text?
What percentage of diagnosed cases does Type 2 Diabetes make up according to the text?
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Which type of diabetes mellitus is characterized by a gradual onset of symptoms?
Which type of diabetes mellitus is characterized by a gradual onset of symptoms?
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What is the approximate percentage of individuals with Type 1 Diabetes who have a genetic predisposition?
What is the approximate percentage of individuals with Type 1 Diabetes who have a genetic predisposition?
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Which of the following statements is true about Type 1 Diabetes?
Which of the following statements is true about Type 1 Diabetes?
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In Type 2 Diabetes, what happens to most individuals regarding insulin production?
In Type 2 Diabetes, what happens to most individuals regarding insulin production?
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What is the key difference in the onset of symptoms between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
What is the key difference in the onset of symptoms between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
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In the pathogenesis of Type 2 Diabetes, what role do genetic loci play according to genome-wide association studies?
In the pathogenesis of Type 2 Diabetes, what role do genetic loci play according to genome-wide association studies?
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What is the approximate concordance rate for Type 2 Diabetes in monozygotic twins?
What is the approximate concordance rate for Type 2 Diabetes in monozygotic twins?
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Which type of diabetes requires insulin injections for life?
Which type of diabetes requires insulin injections for life?
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Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) differs from Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in that it is:
Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) differs from Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in that it is:
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Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) demonstrates a strong family history of diabetes because:
Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) demonstrates a strong family history of diabetes because:
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