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Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells is characteristic of diabetes. --- O Type 1 O Type 2 O Gestational Other

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

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Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells is characteristic of
diabetes.
O Type 1
O Type 2
O Gestational
O Other

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