QUESTION IMAGE
Question
question 12
what is the most common type of diabetes?
a maturity - onset diabetes
b type 1 diabetes mellitus
c type 2 diabetes mellitus
d gestational diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is the most common type. It often develops due to lifestyle factors like poor diet and lack of exercise. It involves insulin resistance where the body doesn't use insulin effectively. Maturity - Onset Diabetes is an older term for Type 2. Type 1 is an autoimmune condition and less common. Gestational Diabetes occurs during pregnancy and is not as prevalent as Type 2 in the general population.
Snap & solve any problem in the app
Get step-by-step solutions on Sovi AI
Photo-based solutions with guided steps
Explore more problems and detailed explanations
C. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus