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Which type of diabetes is characterized by an absolute deficiency of insulin due to destruction of β cells?
Which type of diabetes is characterized by an absolute deficiency of insulin due to destruction of β cells?
- Type 1 diabetes (correct)
- Type 2 diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetes due to other causes
What is the main factor influencing Type 2 diabetes (T2DM)?
What is the main factor influencing Type 2 diabetes (T2DM)?
- Autoimmune-mediated processes
- Carbohydrate intolerance during pregnancy
- Insufficient insulin secretion
- Genetic factors, aging, and obesity (correct)
Which type of diabetes is treated by exogenous (injected) insulin to control hyperglycemia and avoid ketoacidosis?
Which type of diabetes is treated by exogenous (injected) insulin to control hyperglycemia and avoid ketoacidosis?
- Type 1 diabetes (correct)
- Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes due to other causes
What characterizes Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)?
What characterizes Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)?
What may be used as an adjunct to insulin therapy for Type 1 diabetes?
What may be used as an adjunct to insulin therapy for Type 1 diabetes?
Which type of diabetes is characterized by an absolute deficiency of insulin due to destruction of β cells?
Which type of diabetes is characterized by an absolute deficiency of insulin due to destruction of β cells?
What is the main factor influencing Type 2 diabetes (T2DM)?
What is the main factor influencing Type 2 diabetes (T2DM)?
What characterizes Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)?
What characterizes Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)?
What may be used as an adjunct to insulin therapy for Type 1 diabetes?
What may be used as an adjunct to insulin therapy for Type 1 diabetes?
Which type of diabetes is treated by exogenous (injected) insulin to control hyperglycemia and avoid ketoacidosis?
Which type of diabetes is treated by exogenous (injected) insulin to control hyperglycemia and avoid ketoacidosis?