Diabetes Types and Characteristics

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What percentage of people with diabetes in the United States have non-insulin-dependent diabetes?

95-100%
80-85%
70-75%
90-95% (correct)

At what age does Type II diabetes usually begin?

After the age of 50 (correct)
After the age of 30
After the age of 60
After the age of 40

Why are the symptoms of Type II diabetes often hard to identify at first?

Because they are similar to those of other diseases
Because they are very severe
Because they develop gradually (correct)
Because they are rare

What is the common term for glucose in the context of diabetes?

Sugar (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the body's use of glucose?

To provide energy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common consequence of untreated diabetes?

Damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to glucose that the body does not use right away?

It is stored in the liver, muscle, or fat (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Type I and non-insulin-dependent diabetes?

In Type I, the pancreas does not produce insulin, while in non-insulin-dependent diabetes, the body's tissues do not respond to insulin (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is insulin resistance, and what is its significance in non-insulin-dependent diabetes?

Insulin resistance is when the body's tissues do not respond well to insulin, and it is a major factor in non-insulin-dependent diabetes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily calorie distribution for people with non-insulin-dependent diabetes?

50–60% from carbohydrates, 12–20% from protein, and no more than 30% from fat (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why do cooked foods raise blood glucose higher than raw, unpeeled foods?

Because cooking breaks down the cell walls of food, making glucose more accessible (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is currently the most effective treatment for non-insulin-dependent diabetes?

A diet that helps maintain a normal weight and pays particular attention to a proper balance of the different food groups (B) Signup and view all the answers

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