Diabetes Mellitus: Understanding the Chronic Disease
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Diabetes Mellitus: Understanding the Chronic Disease

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What is the percentage of all types of diabetes mellitus that Type 1 DM accounts for?

  • 5%-10% (correct)
  • 10%-15%
  • 15%-20%
  • 20%-25%
  • What is the primary reason for the decrease in insulin secretion over time in Type 2 DM?

  • Lack of exercise
  • Insulin resistance (correct)
  • Higher weight
  • Viral infection
  • What is the typical age of onset for Type 2 DM?

  • Only in elderly people
  • Only in adults
  • More common in adults but can occur at any age (correct)
  • Only in children
  • What is the characteristic of the onset of symptoms in Type 1 DM?

    <p>Abrupt, but may take several years to develop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of the body that develops antibodies against insulin and/or the pancreatic β-cells that make insulin?

    <p>85%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary environmental factor that contributes to the development of Type 2 DM?

    <p>Higher weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the presence of islet cell antibodies in Type 1 DM?

    <p>Often present at onset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the population in the United States has Diabetes Mellitus?

    <p>10.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated number of people with undiagnosed Diabetes Mellitus in the United States?

    <p>7.3 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ranking of Diabetes Mellitus as a cause of death in the United States?

    <p>7th leading cause of death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age range most commonly affected by Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?

    <p>Under 40 years of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of all people with Diabetes Mellitus who have Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?

    <p>5%-10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Diabetes Mellitus and heart disease death rates?

    <p>Diabetes Mellitus increases heart disease death rates by 2-4 times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease in the United States?

    <p>Diabetes Mellitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical characteristic of symptom onset in type 1 diabetes?

    <p>Rapid onset of symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of type 1 diabetes, but not type 2 diabetes?

    <p>Requires a supply of insulin from an outside source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of not receiving insulin in a person with type 1 diabetes?

    <p>Diabetes-related ketoacidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes?

    <p>Being overweight or obese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of beta cells that no longer secrete insulin when signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia develop in type 2 diabetes?

    <p>50%-80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of type 2 diabetes, but not type 1 diabetes?

    <p>Pancreas continues to produce some endogenous insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of people with diabetes who have type 2 diabetes?

    <p>90%-95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of insulin resistance in body tissues?

    <p>Impeded entry of glucose into the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of a marked decrease in insulin production by the pancreas?

    <p>Increased insulin resistance in body tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of adipokines in glucose metabolism?

    <p>Regulating glucose and fat metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between metabolic syndrome and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

    <p>Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of type 2 diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of weight loss and regular physical activity on the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in overweight individuals with metabolic syndrome?

    <p>It reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary defect in the insulin receptors that leads to insulin resistance?

    <p>Insulin receptors are unresponsive or insufficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in individuals with a first-degree relative with the disease?

    <p>10 times higher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of Type 1 DM and Type 2 DM?

    <p>Polyphagia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of diabetes mellitus is often associated with visceral adiposity?

    <p>Type 2 DM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a difference in the requirement of insulin therapy between Type 1 DM and Type 2 DM?

    <p>Insulin therapy is required for all Type 1 DM patients, but only for some Type 2 DM patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a frequent complication of both Type 1 DM and Type 2 DM?

    <p>Vascular and neurologic complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of insulin production in Type 2 DM?

    <p>Decreased insulin production over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of nutrition therapy in both Type 1 DM and Type 2 DM?

    <p>To manage blood glucose levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the body type of individuals with Type 2 DM?

    <p>Often overweight or obese with visceral adiposity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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