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Which type of diabetes is generally diagnosed in people under age 40?
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?
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?
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?
How is Type 2 diabetes often discovered?
What is a common treatment for Type 1 diabetes?
What is a common treatment for Type 1 diabetes?