What is the best description of type l diabetes mellitus?Answers: A - DA It is a familial, autosomal dominant gene defect.B Hyperglycemia occurs from eating to many sweets.C Pancreatic cells that make insulin are destroyed due to an autoimmune response.D Obesity and lack of exercise are primary risk factors.
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History and Physical Examination JJ is an active 8-year-old boy. His mother brought him to his pediatrician because of excessive tiredness and increased thirst. He had no significant history of medical problems. His mother suffered from pernicious anemia, but his father, sister, and brother had no known medical problems. His physical examination revealed that he was dehydrated, with dry lips and tongue. He was underweight for his height and age. His body systems were normal. A complete blood count (CBC), urinalysis, and chemistry profile were ordered. Laboratory Data Assay Patient's Result Reference Range Hemoglobin 15.0 g/dL 13.5-17.5 g/dL Hematocrit 47% 40%-51% Total WBC 8.0 × 10^9/L 4.8-11.0 × 10^9/L Differential leukocyte count Within reference range limits Blood glucose 125 mg/dL 90-105 mg/dL Serum electrolytes* Within reference range limits Urinalysis Glucose 4+ Negative Ketones 1+ Negative Microscopic examination Within reference range limits *Na+, K+, Cl-, HCO3-. Follow-Up Laboratory Assay Anti-islet cell antibodies—positive Questions 1. What is the most likely diagnosis? a. Hypoglycemia b. Insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetes c. Non-insulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes d. Thyroiditis 2. What is the cause of this boy's disorder? a. Iron deficiency b. Viral infection c. Autoimmune disorder d. Immunodeficiency 3. What type of disorder does this represent? a. Destruction of thyroid tissue b. Destruction of pancreatic tissue c. Destruction of renal tissue d. Fibrosis of liver tissue
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