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1. Question
What is Type 1 diabetes?
CorrectAn autoimmune disease is a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body.
IncorrectAn autoimmune disease is a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body.
- Question 2 of 9
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What’s the most common cause of Type 1 diabetes?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 3 of 9
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What was Type 1 diabetes previously known as?
CorrectType 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults and was previously known as juvenile diabetes.
IncorrectType 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults and was previously known as juvenile diabetes.
- Question 4 of 9
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What can people with Type 1 diabetes not produce?
CorrectA person’s immune system makes antibodies that destroy the insulin-producing islet beta cells in the pancreas. The pancreas then fails to make insulin.
IncorrectA person’s immune system makes antibodies that destroy the insulin-producing islet beta cells in the pancreas. The pancreas then fails to make insulin.
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What is Insulin?
CorrectInsulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that allows your body to use sugar (glucose) from carbohydrates in the food that you eat for energy or to store glucose for future use.
IncorrectInsulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that allows your body to use sugar (glucose) from carbohydrates in the food that you eat for energy or to store glucose for future use.
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Can Type 1 diabetes can cause long-term damage in the pancreas?
CorrectType 1 diabetes destroys the insulin-producing beta cells made in the pancreas, but it does not affect the pancreas itself. Parts of the body that may be damaged from type 1 diabetes include:
- Kidneys
- Eyes
- Nerves
- Blood vessels
- Heart
- Feet
IncorrectType 1 diabetes destroys the insulin-producing beta cells made in the pancreas, but it does not affect the pancreas itself. Parts of the body that may be damaged from type 1 diabetes include:
- Kidneys
- Eyes
- Nerves
- Blood vessels
- Heart
- Feet
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When was insulin first discovered?
CorrectInsulin was discovered by Sir Frederick G Banting, Charles H Best and JJR Macleod at the University of Toronto in 1921
IncorrectInsulin was discovered by Sir Frederick G Banting, Charles H Best and JJR Macleod at the University of Toronto in 1921
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People with diabetes are prone to infections?
CorrectPeople with diabetes are prone to infections, including bacterial and fungal infections, especially of the skin.
IncorrectPeople with diabetes are prone to infections, including bacterial and fungal infections, especially of the skin.
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9. Question
With type 1 diabetes, balancing insulin, exercise and foods are important?
CorrectPeople with T1D need to learn how different activities and foods affect their insulin levels so they can plan ahead and keep blood glucose levels within normal ranges.
IncorrectPeople with T1D need to learn how different activities and foods affect their insulin levels so they can plan ahead and keep blood glucose levels within normal ranges.
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