Which of the following statements regarding insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is not true?

A) It generally develops early in life.
B) It is also called Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
C) The pancreas does not produce insulin.
D) The patient must take insulin injections.


B
Explanation: Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is also called Type 1, not Type 2, diabetes mellitus. The other statements are true.

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