Mr. Lilly, a 42-year-old male, tells you that he used to take "pills" for his diabetes but is now taking insulin. What is the most likely reason that he no longer takes oral antidiabetic agents?
a. Oral agents are only effective in type 1 diabetes.
b. His body now stimulates enough insulin to meet his needs.
c. Oral agents suppress insulin release.
d. The oral agents were not controlling his blood glucose.
d
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