For last week’s practice question, we quizzed participants on the new ADA Standards and the development of type 2 diabetes. % of respondents chose the best answer. We want to clarify and share this important information, so you can pass it on to people living with diabetes and your colleagues, plus prepare for exam success!
Before we start though, if you don’t want any spoilers and haven’t tried the question yet, you can answer it below: Answer Question
According to the new 2026 ADA Standards, “type 2 diabetes is associated with insulin secretory defects related to” which of the following?
- BMI and activity level.
- Lifestyle and inflammation.
- Genetics and visceral adipose distribution.
- Epigenetics and metabolic stress.
Getting to the Best Answer
Answer A is incorrect: % chose this answer, “BMI and activity level.” This answer is incorrect. According to the ADA, there are four factors related to insulin secretory defects in type 2 diabetes. They include; genetics, epigenetics, metabolic stress and inflammation.
Answer B is incorrect: % chose this answer, “Lifestyle and inflammation.” This answer is incorrect. According to the ADA, there are four factors related to insulin secretory defects in type 2 diabetes. They include; genetics, epigenetics, metabolic stress and inflammation.
Answer C is incorrect: % chose this answer, “Genetics and visceral adipose distribution.” This answer is incorrect. According to the ADA, there are four factors related to insulin secretory defects in type 2 diabetes. They include; genetics, epigenetics, metabolic stress and inflammation.
Answer D is correct: % chose this answer, “Epigenetics and metabolic stress.” This answer is correct. According to the ADA, there are four factors related to insulin secretory defects in type 2 diabetes. They include; genetics, epigenetics, metabolic stress and inflammation.
We hope you appreciate this week’s rationale! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer our Question of the Week and participate in this fun learning activity!
Learn More About the 2026 ADA Standards
During Our Live Webinar on:
January 29th, 2026 at 11:30 AM PST!
