Which statement made by a client indicates an understanding of type 2 diabetes mellitus?
A. "My beta cells just cannot produce enough insulin for my cells."
B. "My peripheral cells have increased sensitivity to insulin."
C. "My cells have increased receptors sites, but there is not enough insulin."
D. "My cells are resistant to the insulin my pancreas makes."
Answer: D
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