The statements below are either true or false statements about type 1 diabetes.

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The statements below are either true or false statements about type 1 diabetes.

(i) The appearance of diabetes-related autoantibodies in affected individuals occurs prior to hyperglycemia.

(ii) Type 1 diabetes accounts for between 20-25% of cases of diabetes.

(iii) The risk of developing type 1 diabetes is greater with a diabetic father than a

diabetic mother.

(iv) Type 1 diabetes is associated with other autoimmune disorders.

(v) Patients with type 1 diabetes are usually obese.

Which of the following options (a e) is CORRECT concerning type 1 diabetes?

a) All statements are true

b) Statements (i), (iii) and (iv) are true.

c) Statements (i), (ii) and (v) are false.

d) Statements (i), (iii) and (v) are true.

e) Statements (ii), (iv) and (v) are false.

Explanation / Answer

Second option is a right one that is statements ( i ), ( iii ), (iv). The appearance of diabetes related autoantibodies in affected individuals occur prior to hyperglycemia as metabolic disturbances occur, beta cell mass decrease that way there is great loss of endogenous insulin release that ensure about hyperglycemia. Type 1 diabetes occur 5-10 % of all the diabetes cases.The risk of developing type 1 diabetes is greater from father than mother. Type 1 diabetes is associated with other autoimmune disorders like autoimmune gastritis, celiac disease, thyroid. The main symptoms of type 1 diabetes is thirst, frequent urination fatigue and constant weight loss so there is no sign of obesity.

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