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A 20 year old male has been admitted to ICU for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). His mother gives history that his thirst has increased lately & he goes to loo frequently. He has not been diagnosed with diabetes previously. There is no family history of diabetes. His BMI is 42 kg/m2. Anti-GAD antibodies and anti-islet cell antibodies (ICA) are not detected in this patient. Which of the following statements is true regarding this patient?

ADue to the young age of onset, type 1 diabetes is suspected.
BDue to your presentation with diabetic ketoacidosis, type 1 diabetes is suspected
CPatient has maturity-onset diabetes of the young.
DPatient has type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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