Question

question 48 1 pts diabetes is on the rise in the united states and worldwide. which type of diabetes results from the body’s inability to produce enough insulin and is classified as an automimmune disease? type 1 type 2 prediabetes

Explanation:

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune - disease where the body's immune system attacks insulin - producing cells in the pancreas, leading to insufficient insulin production. Type 2 diabetes is mainly related to insulin resistance, and prediabetes is a stage before diabetes onset with elevated blood sugar levels but not yet full - blown diabetes.

Answer:

A. Type 1