Question

There is no alternative to insulin therapy for:

A. All type 1 diabetes mellitus patients

B. All type 2 diabetes mellitus patients

C. Type 2 diabetes patients not controlled by a sulfonylurea drug

D. Type 2 diabetes patients not controlled by a biguanide drug

Answer 1

The best answer is:

A. All type 1 diabetes mellitus patients

Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the absolute deficiency of insulin due to autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells. Therefore, insulin therapy is essential for all patients with type 1 diabetes. In contrast, while insulin may be an important treatment option for type 2 diabetes, it is not the only option available, as lifestyle changes, oral medications (such as sulfonylureas and biguanides), and other injectable medications can also be used depending on the patient's condition and how well their diabetes is managed.