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A young adult has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client asks how his condition differs from that of his grandmother who has Type 2 diabetes mellitus. What should the nurse include when replying?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Type 1 diabetes involves autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells, causing insulin deficiency; Type 2 involves insulin resistance. Insulin may be used in Type 2, and diet or progression are not defining factors.