The nurse is caring for a client who has a family history of diabetes,is obese,and is aging.Which type of diabetes would the nurse suspect this client has?
A)gestational diabetes mellitus
B)immune-mediated diabetes mellitus
C)type 1 diabetes mellitus
D)type 2 diabetes mellitus

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Type 2 diabetes mellitus initially begins with insulin resistance,where the cells are not able to use the insulin properly.As it progresses,the pancreas gradually loses the ability to produce adequate qualities of insulin.Risk factors include family history,age,obesity,ethnicity,and a history of gestational diabetes.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has a Family