An 18-year-old patient complains of an increased urge to drink water and urinate. He has been losing weight rapidly for

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An 18-year-old patient complains of an increased urge to drink water and urinate. He has been losing weight rapidly for the past few months. Following several diagnostic tests, the physician tells him that he has diabetes mellitus. However, the patient refuses to believe the diagnosis, saying that he always thought diabetes was a disease of obese and older adults. He is devastated and feels that this disease means the end of his social life and carefree lifestyle.
Considering the symptoms, with which type of diabetes mellitus is the patient diagnosed? What are its characteristics?
How is type 2 diabetes mellitus different from type 1 diabetes mellitus?
How is type 1 diabetes mellitus managed?
How should the nurse deal with this patient