Which of the Following Is a True Statement About Diabetes

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement about diabetes mellitus?

• A)Type 2 diabetes results from a failure of the pancreas to produce insulin.
• B)Diabetes is diagnosed after two fasting plasma glucose readings over 4.4-6.1 mmol/L (82-110 mg/dL).
• C)Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is another name for type 1 diabetes.
• D)The incidence of diabetes mellitus does not increase with age.

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