Question

type 2 diabetes occurs commonly during middle age, although the prevalence of this disease has been increasing in children and adolescence over the last 20 years.
true
false
question 2 (2.5 points)
in type 2 diabetes, the pancreas continues to produce insulin and body cells show increased sensitivity towards it.
true
false

Explanation:

Question 1

Type 2 diabetes is typically more common in middle - aged adults. However, in recent decades (including the last 20 years), there has been a rising trend in the number of children and adolescents diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, often linked to factors like obesity and sedentary lifestyles. So the statement is True.

In Type 2 diabetes, the pancreas may still produce insulin, but body cells develop insulin resistance, meaning they show decreased sensitivity to insulin, not increased. So the statement is False.

Answer:

True

Question 2