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What is the main characteristic of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?
What is the main characteristic of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?
- Excessive insulin production
- Excessive glucagon production
- Inappropriate hypoglycemia
- Inappropriate hyperglycemia (correct)
Which type of DM results from insulin resistance with a defect in compensatory insulin secretion?
Which type of DM results from insulin resistance with a defect in compensatory insulin secretion?
- Pancreatic islet cell destruction
- Type 1 DM
- Gestational diabetes
- Type 2 DM (correct)
What is the main cause of Type 1 DM?
What is the main cause of Type 1 DM?
- Compensatory insulin secretion
- Pancreatic islet cell destruction (correct)
- Insulin resistance
- Excessive insulin production
When does Gestational Diabetes typically occur?
When does Gestational Diabetes typically occur?
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Which hormones are responsible for glucose homeostasis in the body?
Which hormones are responsible for glucose homeostasis in the body?
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