A 7 year old child is brought to the pediatrician because of increased thirst and bed-wetting. Despite an increased appetite, she has lost 5 pounds over the past month. A dipstick test of a urine sample reveals the presence of glucose. A blood sample drawn from this patient is most likely to exhibit which of the following compared to that of a normal individual?
A 7 year old child is brought to the pediatrician because of increased thirst and bed-wetting. Despite an increased appetite, she has lost 5 pounds over the past month. A dipstick test of a urine sample reveals the presence of glucose. A blood sample drawn from this patient is most likely to exhibit which of the following compared to that of a normal individual?
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A 7 year old child is brought to the pediatrician because of increased thirst and bed-wetting. Despite an increased appetite, she has lost 5 pounds over the past month. A dipstick test of a urine sample reveals the presence of glucose. A blood sample drawn from this patient is most likely to exhibit which of the following compared to that of a normal individual?
✓ Correct Answer: D. Increased antibodies against glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD)
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