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Which term reflects the observation that people with diabetes urinate frequently?

Diabetes (correct)

Glucose

Diabetes Mellitus

Mellitus

What does the term 'Mellitus' mean?

Insulin signaling impairment

Fuel molecule

Sugar in urine (correct)

Inability to retain fluid

What is the main cause of Type 1 diabetes?

Body does not respond to insulin

Insulin signaling impairment

Inability of cells to uptake glucose

No insulin produced in the body (correct)

What is the main cause of Type 2 diabetes?

Body does not respond to insulin (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who discovered insulin?

Dr. Banting (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of diabetes is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin?

Type 1 diabetes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of Type 2 diabetes?

Obesity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What year was insulin discovered?

1921 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Diabetes' mean?

Inability to retain fluid (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Mellitus' mean?

Sugar in urine (C) Signup and view all the answers

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Diabetes Terminology

The term 'Diabetes' originates from the Greek word meaning 'siphon' or 'passing through', reflecting the observation that people with diabetes urinate frequently.
The term 'Mellitus' comes from the Latin word meaning 'honey', referring to the sweet taste of urine in diabetes patients.

Types of Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin.
The main cause of Type 1 diabetes is the autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells.
Type 2 diabetes is caused by a combination of insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion.

Insulin Discovery

Insulin was discovered by Frederick Banting in 1921.
Banting's discovery of insulin revolutionized the treatment of diabetes.

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Test your knowledge on Diabetes Mellitus with this informative quiz. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and management of this chronic condition. Discover how the body's inability to use glucose as an energy source affects overall health.