Which of the following statements about diabetes mellitus is NOT true?
A. Type I diabetes is much more common than type II.
B. Obesity can cause diabetes because adipose tissue produces a substance that impairs insulin receptor function.
C. Symptoms of diabetes include excessive thirst, frequent urination, and glucose in the urine.
D. Type I diabetes occurs as a result of destruction of the insulin-producing cells.
E. One method of treating type II diabetes is exercise and a low-fat, low-sugar diet.
Answer: A
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