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Type 1 diabetes constitutes 80%-90% of diabetes in children and adolescents
False
Type 1 diabetes is characterized by destruction of β cells of the pancreas
True
Type 2 diabetes constitutes more than 90%-95% of diabetes patients
True
Uncontrolled diabetes may lead to coma due to nonketotic hyperosmolar syndrome
True
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes are more severe in adults compared to children
False
Learn about the definition and symptoms of diabetes mellitus, a disease characterized by chronic high blood sugar levels. Understand the potential life-threatening complications associated with uncontrolled diabetes.
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