Asked by David Cameron on Jun 02, 2024
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Which type of diabetes occurs most often in children and young adults under age 20?
A) type 2
B) hypoglycemia
C) gestational
D) type 1
Type 1 Diabetes
An autoimmune condition in which the pancreas produces little to no insulin, resulting in high blood sugar levels, and necessitates lifelong insulin use.
Hypoglycemia
A condition characterized by abnormally low levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
Gestational
Pertaining to pregnancy or the period of gestation where changes can occur affecting the health of both the mother and the unborn baby.
- Absorb the rudimentary facts about diabetes and its different categories.
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smily saggarJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, is the type that occurs most often in children and young adults under the age of 20. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. This results in the body's inability to produce insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb the rudimentary facts about diabetes and its different categories.