First Aid for Corrections Officers Practice Test

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Which type of diabetes involves the body not using insulin properly?

Type I Diabetes
Type II Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes
Insulin Dependent Diabetes

The correct answer is: Type II Diabetes

The correct answer is Type II Diabetes. This form of diabetes is characterized by the body's inability to effectively use insulin, which is a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels. In Type II diabetes, either the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the body's cells become resistant to the action of insulin. As a result, glucose accumulates in the bloodstream, leading to elevated blood sugar levels. Type I Diabetes, on the other hand, arises from an autoimmune response that destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, leading to little or no insulin production. Gestational Diabetes occurs during pregnancy and is related to hormonal changes that affect insulin utilization, but it is not the same as the chronic condition seen in Type II. Insulin Dependent Diabetes is often used interchangeably with Type I Diabetes, which is also not characterized by insulin resistance but rather by absolute insulin deficiency. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for recognizing the different mechanisms behind each type of diabetes and their implications for treatment and management.