Sam has been overweight since the eighth grade and has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. He told his fiancée, Anna, and she is now very worried about Sam and determined to learn as much as possible about this illness. Sam and Anna have found several reputable sites on the Internet and now feel empowered to help Sam reverse his condition. Let's ask several questions to see how much
they have learned. Which of the following is correct concerning type 2 diabetes?
a. Its incidence is decreasing due to greater awareness.
b. It is less common than type 1 diabetes.
c. It is often reversed by losing weight.
d. Generally insulin injections are not required.
e. c and d are correct
e
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