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Adult Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

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You suspect a patient has Type I Diabetes. The following statements are true about Type I Diabetes except:
  1. May be linked to autoimmunity
  2. Onset usually prior to age 20
  3. Beta islet cells destroyed
  4. Does not require insulin injections
Explanation
Answer - D - Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is caused by the destruction of Beta islet cells in the pancreas, which ensue a deficiency of insulin. Type 1 DM is formerly known as juvenile-onset DM since it afflicts the younger population, usually prior to the age of 20. The recommended treatment for this condition is insulin replacement (thru injection) therapy.
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