Asked by Arianna Cowan on May 08, 2024
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Hypothetically, if all cases of Type 2 diabetes were eliminated, and Type 1 diabetes diagnoses were the same as in 2011 (CDC) , how would this affect diabetes prevalence?
A) It would decrease diabetes cases to a small minority of what they are now.
B) It would reduce diagnosed diabetes cases to about half what they are now.
C) It would hardly make any difference in the total number of diabetes cases.
D) It would lower its incidence in new cases without affecting its prevalence.
Type 2 Diabetes
A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose), characterized by insulin resistance and/or insulin deficiency.
Prevalence
The proportion of a population that has a disease or disorder at a specific point in time.
CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a national public health institute in the United States focused on protecting public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability.
- Comprehend the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of diabetes and strategies for its management.
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MS
Matheus SantosMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Type 2 diabetes accounts for about 90% to 95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes, so eliminating it would drastically reduce the total number of diabetes cases, leaving only the much smaller number of Type 1 diabetes cases.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of diabetes and strategies for its management.