Understanding Diabetes Mellitus
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What is the primary cause of diabetes due to?

  • Cells of the body becoming over-responsive to insulin
  • Insufficient insulin production by the pancreas (correct)
  • Too much insulin production by the pancreas
  • Inadequate water intake

    • Which of the following are classic symptoms of diabetes?

  • Thirst and blurred vision (correct)
  • Excessive hunger and fatigue
  • Joint pain and headache
  • Fever and cough

    • What is the most common treatment for type 1 diabetes?

  • Insulin replacement therapy (insulin injections) (correct)
  • Surgery to remove the pancreas
  • Anti-diabetic medications
  • Lifestyle modifications

    • Which form of diabetes arises during pregnancy in some women and normally resolves shortly after delivery?

    <p>Gestational diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated percentage of adults living with diabetes worldwide as of 2021?

    <p>10.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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