Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus ( 49 Questions)
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus?
This choice is incorrect. Family history of type 2 diabetes is a non-modifiable risk factor.
This choice is incorrect. Age over 65 years is a non-modifiable risk factor.
Sedentary lifestyle and obesity are modifiable risk factors for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Lifestyle changes, such as increasing physical activity and achieving a healthy weight, can help reduce the risk.
This choice is incorrect. Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic cells is associated with type 1 diabetes, not type 2.
Sedentary lifestyle and obesity are modifiable risk factors for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Lifestyle changes, such as increasing physical activity and achieving a healthy weight, can help reduce the risk.
Incorrect choices:
a. This choice is incorrect. Family history of type 2 diabetes is a non-modifiable risk factor.
b. This choice is incorrect. Age over 65 years is a non-modifiable risk factor.
d. This choice is incorrect. Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic cells is associated with type 1 diabetes, not type 2.