Aakesh's doctor wants to screen him for type 1 diabetes. If his doctor's suspicions are correct and Aakesh's does have type 1 diabetes, what would you expect his blood glucose concentration to be at approximately TWO HOURS after he had begun his glucose tolerance test?

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In individuals with type 1 diabetes, the pancreas produces little to no insulin, which is necessary for glucose to enter cells and be used for energy. Therefore, after consuming glucose in a glucose tolerance test, a person with type 1 diabetes would have an elevated blood glucose concentration compared to a normal individual, as their body cannot effectively utilize the glucose without adequate insulin.

Aakesh's Doctor Wants to Screen Him for Type 1 Diabetes