Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus ( 49 Questions)
Which classification of diabetes mellitus is caused by other medical conditions or factors, such as certain medications or hormonal imbalances?
This choice is incorrect. Type 1 diabetes mellitus is primarily caused by autoimmune destruction of beta cells.
This choice is incorrect. Type 2 diabetes mellitus involves insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency, often influenced by lifestyle factors.
This choice is incorrect. Gestational diabetes mellitus occurs during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and is not primarily caused by other medical conditions or factors.
Secondary diabetes mellitus is caused by other medical conditions or factors that affect insulin secretion or action, such as medications, hormonal disorders, or specific medical conditions.
Secondary diabetes mellitus is caused by other medical conditions or factors that affect insulin secretion or action, such as medications, hormonal disorders, or specific medical conditions.
Incorrect choices:
a. This choice is incorrect. Type 1 diabetes mellitus is primarily caused by autoimmune destruction of beta cells.
b. This choice is incorrect. Type 2 diabetes mellitus involves insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency, often influenced by lifestyle factors.
c. This choice is incorrect. Gestational diabetes mellitus occurs during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and is not primarily caused by other medical conditions or factors.