What do most researchers believe is the most common underlying cause of type 1 diabetes?Multiple choice question.An autoimmune response to the pancreatic isletsThe production of insulin that does not bind to insulin receptorsA genetic deficiency of insulin productionA reaction to a drug that specifically damages the pancreas

The incidence of type 1 diabetes has been increasing. What is the most likely cause?Group of answer choicesInteractions between our genetics and changes in the environment.An increase in the diagnosis of people with the disease.An increase in travel.A population change in our genetics.

What disease, usually diagnosed during childhood, occurs when the pancreas produces an insufficient amount of insulin, despite the body's cells being able to process insulin normally?Multiple choice question.Type 1 diabetesCushing diseaseType 2 diabetesAddison disease

What leads to a loss of insulin secretion in a type 1 diabetic?Group of answer choicesReduced sensitivity of the pancreatic beta cells.Decreased activity of the immune system.Death of the pancreatic beta cells.Insulin resistance in the muscle cells.

Type I diabetes is characterised by a total lack of insulin caused by:Question 1Answera.A reduced inflammatory responseb.Less than 50% beta cell destructionc.Acute autoimmune attack on beta cellsd.Helper T cells inhibiting macrophage function within the pancrease.T lymphocytes reacting against beta cells antigens

Somebody who has type 1 diabetes has:Group of answer choicesHigh blood sugar levels all the time.Large, and uncontrolled, variations in blood glucose levelsLow blood sugar levels all the time.An inability to take up glucose into their muscle cells.