Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes
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Which term is used to refer to Type 2 diabetes?

  • 'Insulin-dependent diabetes'
  • 'Relative insulin deficiency diabetes'
  • 'Autoimmune diabetes'
  • 'Noninsulin-dependent diabetes' (correct)

    • What distinguishes Type 1 diabetes from Type 2 diabetes?

  • Type 1 diabetes is caused by insulin resistance
  • Type 1 diabetes is caused by the autoimmune destruction of beta cells (correct)
  • Type 1 diabetes is also known as 'noninsulin-dependent diabetes'
  • Type 1 diabetes develops later in life compared to Type 2 diabetes

    • Which of the following accurately describes the cause of Type 1 diabetes?

  • It is caused by a combination of insulin resistance and destruction of beta cells
  • It is caused by the destruction of beta cells (correct)
  • It is caused by relative insulin deficiency
  • It is caused by insulin resistance

    • What distinguishes Type 1 diabetes from Type 2 diabetes?

    <p>Type 1 diabetes is caused by the autoimmune destruction of beta cells, while Type 2 diabetes is caused by a combination of insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to refer to Type 2 diabetes?

    <p>Insulin-dependent diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What accurately describes the cause of Type 1 diabetes?

    <p>Destruction of beta cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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