Which of the following characteristics would be most likely in a client who has just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, as opposed to type 2 diabetes?
A) Age of 14 years
B) Body mass index (BMI) of 31
C) Elevated blood insulin level
D) Blood glucose level of 88 mg/dL

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Type 1 diabetes is more commonly diagnosed in children, adolescents, or young adults, making an age of 14 years more likely for a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes compared to type 2 diabetes, which is more common in adults and often associated with higher BMI due to its link with obesity.

Which of the Following Characteristics Would Be Most Likely in a Client