Diabetes Mellitus Classification
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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)?

  • 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?

  • Type 1 diabetes (correct)
  • Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Diabetes due to other causes

    • What characterizes Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)?

    <p>Carbohydrate intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be used as an adjunct to insulin therapy for Type 1 diabetes?

    <p>Pramlintide, a synthetic analog of amylin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of diabetes is characterized by an absolute deficiency of insulin due to destruction of β cells?

    <p>Type I diabetes (Insulin Dependent DM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor influencing Type 2 diabetes (T2DM)?

    <p>Genetic factors and aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)?

    <p>Carbohydrate intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be used as an adjunct to insulin therapy for Type 1 diabetes?

    <p>Pramlintide, a synthetic analog of amylin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of diabetes is treated by exogenous (injected) insulin to control hyperglycemia and avoid ketoacidosis?

    <p>Type I diabetes (Insulin Dependent DM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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