____, an endocrine disorder, which is one of the most common chronic diseases among children in the United States, is related to either an absent or significantly decreased production of insulin (type one) or a resistance to insulin produced by the body (type two).
A. Laryngotracheobronchitis
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Hyaline membrane disease
D. Parainfluenza
Answer: B
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