Type I Diabetes is Characterized by ___________

Question

Type I diabetes is characterized by ___________.  
A) high blood insulin levels
B) low blood sugar levels
C) destruction of insulin-secreting beta cells
D) low glucagon levels
E) higher than normal uptake of glucose from the blood

Accepted Answer

Type I diabetes is caused by the destruction of insulin-secreting beta cells in the pancreas, resulting in a lack of insulin production. This leads to high blood sugar levels. Options A, B, D and E are incorrect as they do not correspond to the characteristic features of Type I diabetes.