Antagonistic autoantibodies made against the insulin receptor cause _____.(Select all that apply.)

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Antagonistic autoantibodies against the insulin receptor can lead to insulin-resistant diabetes (Type B insulin resistance syndrome), where the body's cells are resistant to the action of insulin, leading to hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels). This condition does not directly cause type 1 diabetes, which is due to autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, nor does it directly cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) or light-headedness, although these symptoms can occur in the broader context of diabetes management and complications.

Antagonistic Autoantibodies Made Against the Insulin Receptor Cause _____