2. Sophia, a 58-year-old moderately obese woman, is seeing herprimary health care provider. Sophia is concerned because she cuther foot two weeks ago and the wound is not healing. The healthcare provider notes that Sophia has lost 30 pounds since her lastappointment. Despite her weight loss, she states that she has beenvery hungry lately, and is eating much more than usual. She alsoreports that she is constantly thirsty, and is experiencingfrequent urination. Based on her symptoms and diagnostic studiesperformed by her health care provider, Sophia learns that she hasdiabetes mellitus. (6 points) a. What type of diabetes mellitus doyou think Sophia has? Why? b. Explain to Sophia what measures shewill have to take to control her symptoms. c. Explain twocomplications that can occur with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.d. Sophia has a niece that has had diabetes since she was six yearsold. What type of diabetes does Sophia’s niece most likely have?Sophia wants to know how their conditions are similar and how theyare
different. How would you answer her?
