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abarnes · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

What are the similarities and differences among the various types of diabetes?

Question 2

Shelly realizes that she was eating far too much protein prior to becoming pregnant because she was following a low-carbohydrate diet, and would like to balance her diet better. The prenatal dietitian helped her calculate that she was consuming 150 grams of protein per day. How many grams of protein per day can Shelly take out of her diet while still meeting her needs?
a. 20
b. 40
c. 60
d. 80

Mochi · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The four types are type 1, type 2, gestational, and secondary. Similarities: underlying cause related to insulin resistance or complete lack of insulin results in the body's inability to regulate glucose metabolism. All require medical management and nutritional intervention. Differences: Different etiologies, typical age of onset varies, may be temporary or life-long, and interventions can include (1) diet and exercise only; (2) diet, exercise, and glucose-lowering medication; or (3) diet, exercise, and insulin injections, depending on the type of diabetes.

Answer to Question 2

d