A client is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Which accurately describes a consideration related to the occurrence of this disorder?
A) It usually occurs in clients older than 30 years.
B) Classic symptoms are nearly always present.
C) Hereditary factors are usually present.
D) The client is usually overweight.

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Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the presence of classic symptoms such as polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia due to the autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.

A Client Is Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes