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Physicians recommend that children with type-I (insulin-dependent) diabetes keep up with their insulin shots to minimize the chance of long-term complications. In addition, some diabetes researchers have observed that growth rate of weight during adolescence among diabetic patients is affected by level of compliance with insulin therapy. Suppose 12-year-old type-I diabetic boys who comply with their insulin shots have a weight gain over 1 year that is
It is generally assumed that 75% of type-I diabetics comply with their insulin regimen. Suppose that a 12-year-old type-I diabetic boy comes to clinic and shows a 5-lb. weight gain over 1 year (actually, because of measurement error, assume this is an actual weight gain from 4.5 to 5.5 lbs.). The boy claims to be taking his insulin medication.
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