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What is the main cause of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
What is the main cause of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
- Hyperinsulinemia
- Absolute deficit in insulin secretion (correct)
- Insulin resistance
- Impaired interaction with target cells
Which of the following acute complications of diabetes is life-threatening and occurs without ketoacidosis?
Which of the following acute complications of diabetes is life-threatening and occurs without ketoacidosis?
- Chronic hyperglycaemia
- Hyperglycaemic ketoacidotic coma
- Hyperosmolar coma (correct)
- Impaired physical development
What distinguishes type 2 diabetes mellitus from type 1 diabetes mellitus?
What distinguishes type 2 diabetes mellitus from type 1 diabetes mellitus?
- Absolute insulin deficiency
- Insulin resistance (correct)
- Destruction of B-cells
- Hyperinsulinemia
Which organ is particularly affected by chronic hyperglycaemia in diabetes mellitus?
Which organ is particularly affected by chronic hyperglycaemia in diabetes mellitus?
What are common symptoms associated with severe hyperglycaemia in diabetes?
What are common symptoms associated with severe hyperglycaemia in diabetes?
According to the modern classification of diabetes mellitus by WHO, which group includes gestational diabetes mellitus?
According to the modern classification of diabetes mellitus by WHO, which group includes gestational diabetes mellitus?
What is the main link in the pathogenesis of type 1 DM?
What is the main link in the pathogenesis of type 1 DM?
How are B-cells predominantly destroyed in type 1 DM?
How are B-cells predominantly destroyed in type 1 DM?
Which of the following genetic combinations is associated with a high risk of developing type 1 DM?
Which of the following genetic combinations is associated with a high risk of developing type 1 DM?
Which cells show a genetically determined imbalance in type 1 DM?
Which cells show a genetically determined imbalance in type 1 DM?
What autoimmune disease is NOT mentioned as being associated with type 1 DM in the text?
What autoimmune disease is NOT mentioned as being associated with type 1 DM in the text?
What role do HLA genes have in identifying possible genetic markers for type 1 DM?
What role do HLA genes have in identifying possible genetic markers for type 1 DM?
