Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

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Which type of diabetes is generally diagnosed in people under age 40?

  • Type 1 (correct)
  • Type 3
  • Type 4
  • Type 2

What is the major distinction between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

  • Type 1 diabetes requires exogenous insulin for life, while Type 2 does not
  • Type 1 diabetes is caused by a genetic link, while Type 2 is not
  • Type 1 diabetes is characterized by an absence of endogenous insulin, while Type 2 is not (correct)
  • Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder, while Type 2 is not

What are some risk factors for Type 2 diabetes?

  • Having a family history of Type 1 diabetes
  • Being overweight or obese (correct)
  • Being underweight or normal weight
  • Being of young age

How is Type 2 diabetes often discovered?

<p>Through routine glucose or A1C testing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common treatment for Type 1 diabetes?

<p>Exogenous insulin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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