A 15-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with symptoms of hyperglycemia
A diagnosis of diabetes mellitus is made. What classification will be used to describe a 15-year-old child with diabetes who requires daily insulin injections?
A) Type 1 diabetes
B) Type 2 diabetes
C) Juvenile diabetes
D) Prediabetes
Ans: A
Feedback: Once classified as juvenile diabetes or juvenile-onset diabetes, the current classification for children with diabetes is type 1 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is characterized by onset of the condition during adulthood and insulin may or may not be required. Prediabetes is characterized by normal glucose metabolism, but a previous history of hyperglycemia, often during illness or pregnancy.
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