Question

in diabetes mellitus, which type of diabetes is characterized by the body’s inability to produce insulin?

gestational diabetes

type 2 diabetes

type 1 diabetes

insipidus diabetes

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy and is related to insulin resistance, not inability to produce insulin.
• Type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance (body doesn't use insulin well) and often relative insulin deficiency, not absolute inability to produce.
• Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the pancreas' beta cells are destroyed, leading to the body's inability to produce insulin.
• Diabetes insipidus is a different condition (related to antidiuretic hormone) and not about insulin production.

Answer:

C. Type 1 diabetes