Which forms of type 1 diabetes are characterized by an absolute insulin deficiency requiring management with insulin injections?
A)gestational diabetes mellitus
B)impaired glucose tolerance
C)immune-mediated or idiopathic diabetes mellitus
D)chemical-induced diabetes mellitus

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Immune-mediated or idiopathic diabetes mellitus are two forms of diabetes resulting from pancreatic beta-cell destruction or primary defect in beta-cell function.They are characterized by an absolute insulin deficiency requiring management with insulin injections.

Which Forms of Type 1 Diabetes Are Characterized by an Absolute