In individuals with type 2 diabetes, insulin production is generally
a. absent.
b. normal.
c. decreased.
d. increased.
D
Insulin production is generally increased in individuals with type 2 diabetes. The body produces more insulin in an attempt to lower elevated blood glucose levels, but the insulin is not effective because the cells fail to respond to the insulin.
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