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Question
State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, rewrite changing the word.
Diabetes is caused due to insulin deficiency.
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Solution
This statement is true.
Explanation:
Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is caused by a deficiency of insulin or by ineffective insulin action, which leads to raised blood glucose.
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