Medication Aide Insulin Module
Insulin Function
What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
Insulin allows glucose to enter cells, serving as the body's fuel (correct)
Diabetes Types
What are the two main types of diabetes?
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes (correct)
Type 1 Diabetes...
What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
Insulin allows glucose to enter cells, serving as the body's fuel (correct)
Diabetes Types
What are the two main types of diabetes?
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes (correct)
Type 1 Diabetes
What are the characteristics of Type 1 diabetes?
Requires insulin injections for life, no insulin production in the body, typically develops before age 40,
and represents 5% of all cases (correct)
Type 2 Diabetes
What are the characteristics of Type 2 diabetes?
May or may not require insulin, typically develops after age 40, can be controlled with diet and exercise,
and represents 95% of all cases (correct)
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