The nurse is explaining the underlying pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes to a newly diagnosed patient.Which information accurately explains why the type 1 diabetic does not produce adequate insulin?
A) A pituitary disorder inhibits beta cells.
B) An allergic response alters beta cell responses to hyperglycemia.
C) Alpha cells proliferated in the islets of Langerhans.
D) The body's immune system destroyed beta cells.
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