Which forms of type 1 diabetes are characterized by an absolute insulin deficiency requiring management with insulin injections?
a. gestational diabetes mellitus
b. impaired glucose tolerance
c. immune-mediated or idiopathic diabetes mellitus
d. chemical-induced diabetes mellitus
C
Immune-mediated or idiopathic diabetes mellitus are two forms of diabetes resulting from pancreatic beta-cell destruction or primary defect in beta-cell function. They are characterized by an absolute insulin deficiency requiring management with insulin injections.
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