Question

What disease is caused by insulin deficiency?
1. Scleroderma
2. Multiple Sclerosis
3. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) 
4. Diabetes mellitus

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Diabetes mellitus

The correct answer is Diabetes Mellitus.

• Insulin is a type of Peptide hormone.
• It is produced by the beta cells of the pancreatic islets.
• The hormone is recognized as the main anabolic hormone of the body.
• It is responsible to regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and protein.​

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• Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar.
• The insulin moves sugar from the blood cells into the other cells and used it as a form of energy.
• Diabetic patient doesn't make enough insulin or can't effectively use the insulin it does make.
• Some of the important types of diabetes include -

1. Autoimmune diabetes
2. Prediabetes
3. Gestational diabetes