Which statement is true of diabetes?

a. Type 1 diabetes is more common than type 2.
b. Type 1 diabetes is also known as insulin overload diabetes.
c. Diabetes is caused by an excessive intake of dietary carbohydrates.
d. Dietary management should focus on total carbohydrate intake.
e. Type 2 diabetes almost invariably progresses to become Type 1.


ANS: D

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