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Which cell type is responsible for the destruction of beta cells in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
Which cell type is responsible for the destruction of beta cells in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
- B cells
- Natural killer cells
- Macrophages
- Cytotoxic T cells (correct)
What is the significance of antibodies to the pancreas in the context of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is the significance of antibodies to the pancreas in the context of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
- They are responsible for diabetes onset
- They are precluded in older individuals
- They are a surrogate marker of disease process (correct)
- They cause beta cell destruction
Which of the following populations has the highest risk for developing Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
Which of the following populations has the highest risk for developing Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
- Monozygotic twins (correct)
- Dizygotic twins
- Second-degree relatives
- Individuals with no family history of the disease
Which of the following symptoms is more likely to present in older individuals with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
Which of the following symptoms is more likely to present in older individuals with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is a key management goal for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is a key management goal for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
Which study is known for evaluating Diabetes Control and Complications in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
Which study is known for evaluating Diabetes Control and Complications in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is one of the important aspects to consider in the management of severely insulin deficient Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is one of the important aspects to consider in the management of severely insulin deficient Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is the underlying cause of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is the underlying cause of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is a characteristic of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in children?
What is a characteristic of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in children?
What is the goal of management in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is the goal of management in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is an available management option for patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is an available management option for patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is a challenge in the diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is a challenge in the diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is an implication of the heterogenous nature of Type 1 Diabetes?
What is an implication of the heterogenous nature of Type 1 Diabetes?
What is essential for patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is essential for patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
Which of the following is true about carbohydrate counting in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
Which of the following is true about carbohydrate counting in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is the function of glucogenic amino acids in the body?
What is the function of glucogenic amino acids in the body?
Which of the following is a correct statement about insulin pump therapy for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
Which of the following is a correct statement about insulin pump therapy for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
In Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, which amino acids are both glucogenic and ketogenic?
In Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, which amino acids are both glucogenic and ketogenic?
What is the energy density of fat in comparison to carbohydrates?
What is the energy density of fat in comparison to carbohydrates?
Which treatment option is referred to as the 'artificial pancreas'?
Which treatment option is referred to as the 'artificial pancreas'?
What is the cornerstone of therapy when managing Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is the cornerstone of therapy when managing Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
In type 1 diabetes mellitus, which of the following is responsible for the genetic defects in pathways of insulin synthesis, processing, and signaling?
In type 1 diabetes mellitus, which of the following is responsible for the genetic defects in pathways of insulin synthesis, processing, and signaling?
What glucose level is indicative of a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus in terms of 2-hour glucose levels?
What glucose level is indicative of a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus in terms of 2-hour glucose levels?
What is the term Arataeus used to describe diabetes mellitus due to the presence of sweetness in the urine?
What is the term Arataeus used to describe diabetes mellitus due to the presence of sweetness in the urine?
What physiological response occurs to fasting as described in the text?
What physiological response occurs to fasting as described in the text?
Which of the following nutrients is mentioned as an alternative fuel source in prolonged fasts?
Which of the following nutrients is mentioned as an alternative fuel source in prolonged fasts?
What system is responsible for a specific immune response to an immune trigger like an antigen?
What system is responsible for a specific immune response to an immune trigger like an antigen?
What is the term used to describe the balance in the immune system between recognizing non-self antigens and self-antigens?
What is the term used to describe the balance in the immune system between recognizing non-self antigens and self-antigens?
Insulin is secreted in response to caloric consumption in how many phases as mentioned in the text?
Insulin is secreted in response to caloric consumption in how many phases as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an action of insulin mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an action of insulin mentioned in the text?
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