A 15-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with symptoms of hyperglycemia and is subsequently diagnosed with diabetes
Based on the fact that the child's pancreatic beta cells are being destroyed, the patient would be diagnosed with what type of diabetes?
A) Type 1 diabetes
B) Type 2 diabetes
C) Non–insulin-dependent diabetes
D) Prediabetes
Ans: A
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Beta cell destruction is the hallmark of type 1 diabetes. Non–insulin-dependent diabetes is synonymous with type 2 diabetes, which involves insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion, but not beta cell destruction. Prediabetes is characterized by normal glucose metabolism, but a previous history of hyperglycemia, often during illness or pregnancy.
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