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. This form is due to destruction of the receptors for insulin on cells. It is an autoimmune disorder which results in insulin being relatively useless, as it is unable to pull glucose into cells without its receptor. This form of diabetes require insulin injections.