Type 1 diabetes:
A. typically occurs in patients between 50 and 70 years of age.
B. is defined as a blood sugar level that is less than 120 mg/dL.
C. is typically treated with medications such as metformin (Glucophage).
D. is a metabolic condition in which no insulin is produced by the body.
Answer: D. is a metabolic condition in which no insulin is produced by the body.
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