Which statement accurately describes diabetes?

a. Type 1 diabetes is more common than type 2.
b. In type 1 diabetes, cells fail to respond to insulin.
c. Rates of diabetes have steadily declined over the last decade.
d. Dietary management should focus on total carbohydrate intake.
e. The best preventative measure for type 1 diabetes is a healthy body weight.


Answer: D

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