PANCE Practice Test

Category - PA

All of the following statements are true about Type I diabetes mellitus EXCEPT:

  1. It may be linked to autoimmune issues
  2. Onset is usually prior to age 20
  3. Beta islet cells are destroyed
  4. Insulin injections are unnecessary
Explanation

Answer: D - As Type 1 diabetes mellitus is caused by destruction of Beta islet cells, a deficiency of insulin results. Therefore, treatment plans involve giving insulin injections to such patients to help normalize their insulin levels.

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