The disease characterized by the inability to produce insulin is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The disease characterized by the inability to produce insulin is:
A. Cushing's syndrome
B. Type 1 diabetes mellitus
C. Diabetes insipidus
D. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is an autoimmune disease where beta cells of the pancreas are destroyed, leading to little or no insulin production. Patients require insulin injections. Type 2 involves insulin resistance. Diabetes insipidus involves ADH deficiency, Cushing's syndrome is cortisol excess.

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