Total lack of insulin production, with symptoms of polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, blurred vision, fatigue, and frequent infections, is:
A) hyperinsulinism.
B) type 1 diabetes.
C) type 2 diabetes.
D) diabetes insipidus.

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The symptoms described are characteristic of type 1 diabetes, which is caused by a total lack of insulin production. Hyperinsulinism is the overproduction of insulin, type 2 diabetes is caused by insulin resistance, and diabetes insipidus is not related to insulin production.

Total Lack of Insulin Production, with Symptoms of Polydipsia, Polyphagia