Which person would be MOST likely to develop type 2 diabetes? ...

[Mollykgkg]

Which person would be MOST likely to develop type 2 diabetes?
 
  a. a 20-year-old white athlete with a family history of diabetes
  b. a 30-year-old black athlete with a family history of diabetes
  c. a 40-year-old black female who is 50 pounds overweight
  d. a 50-year-old white male who is 10 pounds overweight

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has a family history of diabetes, is obese, and is aging. Which type of diabetes would the nurse suspect this client has?
 
  a. gestational diabetes mellitus c. type 1 diabetes mellitus
  b. immune-mediated diabetes mellitus d. type 2 diabetes mellitus

[harveenkau8139]

Answer to Question 1

C
The primary risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes is obesity; other risk factors include age, insufficient exercise, hypertension, dyslipidemia, history of gestational diabetes mellitus, ethnic background, and family history of diabetes.

Answer to Question 2

D
Type 2 diabetes mellitus initially begins with insulin resistance, where the cells are not able to use the insulin properly. As it progresses, the pancreas gradually loses the ability to produce adequate qualities of insulin. Risk factors include family history, age, obesity, ethnicity, and a history of gestational diabetes.

[Mollykgkg]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[harveenkau8139]

Great! Please up vote