Question

Type I diabetes is an autoimmune disorder.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Type I diabetes is mostly seen in youngsters, often adolescents and is called juvenile diabetes. This form is due to the destruction of the receptors for insulin on cells. The pancreas can't make insulin because the immune system attacks it and destroys the cells that produce insulin. This form of diabetes require insulin therapy.