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Diabetes Mellitus in Children ( 31 Questions)

Question 1 of 31 :

A nurse is educating a group of parents about the etiology of diabetes mellitus in children.
Which statement by the nurse accurately explains one of the causes of diabetes mellitus in children?

A "Children with a family history of diabetes have an increased risk of developing the condition.”..

B "In type 1 diabetes, the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.”..

C "Certain viral infections and dietary factors may trigger the development of diabetes in susceptible individuals.”..

D "In type 2 diabetes, there is a combination of insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion.”..

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