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In Type I diabetes, the Beta cells of the pancreas produce little to no insulin. What effect does this have on an organism's ability to regulate blood glucose levels?​

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With type 1 diabetes, beta cells produce little or no insulin. Without enough insulin, glucose builds up in the bloodstream instead of going into the cells. This buildup of glucose in the blood is called hyperglycemia. The body is unable to use the glucose for energy
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