These statements about diabetes mellitus (DM) are correct except
A)the body produces autoantibodies that destroy the pancreatic beta cells in type I DM.
B)target cells are unresponsive to insulin in type II DM.
C)both type I and type II DM are characterized by lack of, or low levels of, insulin.
D)diabetic neuropathy is a common long term effect of DM.
E)type II DM is more common than type I DM.

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Type I DM is characterized by a lack of insulin due to destruction of beta cells, but type II DM typically involves normal or even high levels of insulin with insulin resistance, not low levels.

These Statements About Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Are Correct Except