Individuals with type 2 diabetes Group of answer choices have pancreases that produce and secrete very little insulin. have an absolute requirement for insulin injections. may often control their disease by diet and exercise. have normal concentrations of glucose in their blood.

What leads to a loss of insulin secretion in a type 1 diabetic?Group of answer choicesDeath of the pancreatic beta cells.Decreased activity of the immune system.Reduced sensitivity of the pancreatic beta cells.Insulin resistance in the muscle cells.

Identify the factors that are linked to susceptibility to getting type 2 diabetesGroup of answer choicesGenetic inheritance.Eating too much sugar.Living in a rich country.Obesity and lack of exercise.

Type I diabetes is characterised by a total lack of insulin caused by:Question 1Answera.A reduced inflammatory responseb.Less than 50% beta cell destructionc.Acute autoimmune attack on beta cellsd.Helper T cells inhibiting macrophage function within the pancrease.T lymphocytes reacting against beta cells antigens

What disease, usually diagnosed during childhood, occurs when the pancreas produces an insufficient amount of insulin, despite the body's cells being able to process insulin normally?Multiple choice question.Type 1 diabetesCushing diseaseType 2 diabetesAddison disease

Which of these statements is correct in relation to Diabetes?Question 51Answera.Type 2 diabetes is characterised by T-cell and macrophage-mediated destruction of β-cells (insulin-producing cells) in the pancreasb.Most individuals with Type 1 diabetes tend to be lean and older than 50.c.Type 2 diabetes is primarily an auto-immune disease.d.Type 2 diabetes is characterised by a defect of post-receptor signalling (insulin resistance).e.Type 2 diabetes may typically be well managed with insulin injections.