A patient with which type of diabetes mellitus is most likely to experience insulin resistance?
a. Type 1
b. Type 2
c. Gestational
d. Impaired glucose tolerance
ANS: B
Type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency.
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