Which Statement Best Describes Type 1 Diabetes

Question

Which statement best describes type 1 diabetes?  
A) Near-normal insulin levels are maintained.
B) Beta cells are hyperactive.
C) It is the more common form of diabetes.
D) Insulin-producing cells are attacked by the immune system.
E) It often occurs as a result of obesity.

Accepted Answer

Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the immune system attacking and destroying insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, resulting in low insulin levels. Beta cells are the cells within the pancreas that produce insulin.