All of the following are characteristic of Type 2 diabetes mellitus EXCEPT: a. Patients with type 2 diabetes are able to produce insulin. O b. Caused by insensitivity of fat cells to insulin. O c. The risk of developing it is directly proportional to the body mass index. d. It accounts for 90% of people who are diagnosed with diabetes e. All the statements are true. None are false.

All of the following are characteristic of Type 2 diabetes mellitus EXCEPT: a. Patients with type 2 diabetes are able to produce insulin. O b. Caused by insensitivity of fat cells to insulin. O c. The risk of developing it is directly proportional to the body mass index. d. It accounts for 90% of people who are diagnosed with diabetes e. All the statements are true. None are false.

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

10th Edition

ISBN:9780357391747

Author:DEBRUYNE

Publisher:DEBRUYNE

Chapter21: Carbohydrate- Controlled Diets For Diabetes Mellitus

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Problem 1SC

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