What is the main reason that insulin is needed as drug therapy for people who have type 1 diabetes?
a. The beta cells of the pancreas no longer make insulin.
b. The alpha cells of the pancreas no longer make insulin.
c. The beta cells of the pancreas make too much glucagon.
d. The alpha cells of the pancreas make too much glucagon.
ANS: A
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