Diabetes Mellitus
Post-Test for Diabetes
Jennifer Kong
1. Place each descriptor under the correct heading.
| Beta cells functional | Beta cells unable to produce insulin | Likely diagnosed later in life | Greater than 90% of diabetes diagnoses |
| Associated with pregnancy | Insulin dependent | Likely diagnosed in early childhood | Non-insulin dependant |
| Less than 5% of diabetes diagnoses | Temporary insulin resistance | Likely developed after giving birth | Requires synthetic insulin for survival |
| T1DM | T2DM | Gestational DM |
Answer Key
| T1DM | T2DM | Gestational DM |
| Beta cells unable to produce insulin
Insulin dependent Less than 5% of diabetes diagnoses Likely diagnosed in early childhood Requires synthetic insulin for survival |
Beta cells functional
Likely diagnosed later in life Greater than 90% of diabetes diagnoses Non-insulin dependent Likely developed after giving birth |
Associated with pregnancy
Temporary insulin resistance |
