In subjects with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus, which of these occurs?
A. Pancreatic beta cell responses to increased plasma glucose concentration are normal.
B. Target tissues respond poorly to insulin.
C. Hypoglycemia is typically the first symptom.
D. Severe ketoacidosis is common.
B
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