Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 and Type 2 · NCLEX Exam

Which statement regarding long-term complications of both types of diabetes is true?

  1. Only type 2 diabetes causes microvascular complications
  2. Both types cause microvascular (retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy) and macrovascular disease
  3. Type 1 diabetes never leads to cardiovascular disease
  4. Type 2 diabetes stays complication-free with lifestyle change
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Correct answer: Both types cause microvascular (retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy) and macrovascular disease

Regardless of type, chronic hyperglycemia over time damages small and large blood vessels causing similar complications in both types.

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