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CharlieWard

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Mason has type 1 diabetes. He is amazed at how many people are not aware of the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Which of the following is true about this illness?
 a. It occurs mostly in those over 40.
  b. It is strongly correlated to obesity.
  c. It has no link with genetic inheritance.
  d. It is likely caused by autoimmune destruction.

Question 2

People with type 1 diabetes need insulin because they
 a. have become insulin resistant. b. have developed hyperinsulinemia.
  c. no longer synthesize sufficient insulin. d. digest insulin with GI enzymes.



frankwu0507

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c



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