Choose the statement that applies to type 1 diabetes mellitus.
A) Onset often occurs during childhood.
B) Relative insufficiency of insulin or insulin resistance develops.
C) It can be treated by diet, weight control and exercise, or oral hypoglycemics.
D) Complications rarely occur.

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Type 1 diabetes mellitus typically has an onset during childhood and is characterized by an absolute deficiency of insulin due to autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells.

Choose the Statement That Applies to Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus