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Incorrect, this is something all diabetic patients should do to decrease the chances of lipodystrophy.
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e
Different location of injection
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Incorrect, this is unlikely to occur, and destruction of beta cells is much more likely
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d
Increased metabolism of insulin
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Incorrect, this scenario is something which can commonly occur in type 1 diabetes
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c
The original diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes was incorrect
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Incorrect, this could cause a change in insulin but it would be unlikely to cause a significant prolonged change.
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b
Change in diet
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Correct, this is known as the honeymoon period and occurs if the patient still has beta cells producing insulin
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a
Any remaining beta cells have been destroyed
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Type 1 Diabetes
Topic
133
Endocrinology
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A 8 year old male has recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and have been prescribed daily insulin. They have recently used a low dose of insulin to manage blood sugar levels, but suddenly found this requirement to increase.

What is the most likely explaination for this?
a