Question

which of the following is a true statement regarding type i diabetes mellitus?

obesity plays a role in development of the disease.
it can usually be treated with a modification in diet.
it is more common than type ii diabetes.
it typically has a juvenile onset.

Explanation:

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Analyze Type I diabetes characteristics

Using the Diabetes Mellitus Epidemiology knowledge point

• Type I diabetes mellitus is an autoimmune condition characterized by the destruction of pancreatic beta cells, leading to absolute insulin deficiency.
• It typically presents in children, adolescents, or young adults, which is historically referred to as having a "juvenile onset."

Evaluate the given options

• Obesity plays a role in development of the disease: Incorrect. Obesity is a major risk factor for Type II diabetes, not Type I.
• It can usually be treated with a modification in diet: Incorrect. Because there is an absolute lack of insulin production, patients with Type I diabetes require lifelong exogenous insulin therapy; diet modification alone is insufficient.
• It is more common than Type II diabetes: Incorrect. Type II diabetes accounts for approximately 90-95% of all diabetes cases, making Type I much less common.
• It typically has a juvenile onset: Correct. Type I diabetes most commonly develops and is diagnosed during childhood or adolescence.

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<mcq-option>Obesity plays a role in development of the disease.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>It can usually be treated with a modification in diet.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>It is more common than Type II diabetes.</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>It typically has a juvenile onset.</mcq-correct>
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Analyze Type I diabetes characteristics

Using the Diabetes Mellitus Epidemiology knowledge point

• Type I diabetes mellitus is an autoimmune condition characterized by the destruction of pancreatic beta cells, leading to absolute insulin deficiency.
• It typically presents in children, adolescents, or young adults, which is historically referred to as having a "juvenile onset."

Evaluate the given options

• Obesity plays a role in development of the disease: Incorrect. Obesity is a major risk factor for Type II diabetes, not Type I.
• It can usually be treated with a modification in diet: Incorrect. Because there is an absolute lack of insulin production, patients with Type I diabetes require lifelong exogenous insulin therapy; diet modification alone is insufficient.
• It is more common than Type II diabetes: Incorrect. Type II diabetes accounts for approximately 90-95% of all diabetes cases, making Type I much less common.
• It typically has a juvenile onset: Correct. Type I diabetes most commonly develops and is diagnosed during childhood or adolescence.

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<mcq-option>It can usually be treated with a modification in diet.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>It is more common than Type II diabetes.</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>It typically has a juvenile onset.</mcq-correct>
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