[Solved] Which statement about diabetes mellitus is false?

1. Type 1 diabetes is treated primarily with exercise and meal planning.
2. Type 2 diabetes commonly occurs in adults after age 40
3. An increasing number of adolescents are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
4. Type 1 diabetes usually occurs before age 30

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : Type 1 diabetes is treated primarily with exercise and meal planning.

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Concept

• Diabetes is a condition that results in high blood sugar levels and is caused by the absence of insufficient production of insulin. 
• Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose (hyperglycemia).

Explanation

Diabetes mellitus is of three types:

1. Diabetes mellitus 1 (insulin-dependent)
2. Diabetes mellitus 2(Non- insulin-dependent)
3. Gestational diabetes mellitus.

• In Type 1 there is a deficiency of insulin secretion and it may be hereditary.
• Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which there is the production of insulin in the body but is unable to utilize or respond to that insulin.
• Gestational Diabetes usually occurs during pregnancy under the influence of hormonal changes. It usually disappears after the delivery.

Additional InformationType 1 Diabetes Symptoms

• Signs are often subtle, but they can become severe. They include:
• Extreme thirst
• Increased hunger (especially after eating)
• Dry mouth
• Upset stomach and vomiting
• Frequent urination
• Unexplained weight loss, even though you’re eating and feel hungry
• Fatigue
• Blurry vision

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA): It occurs when the body starts breaking down fat too fast. The use of fat results in the generation of ketone bodies, and the accumulation of ketone bodies results in ketonuria.

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