This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology, Subject name: Medicine
In a patient with NIDDM which of the following condition is seen- 
Select and explain. 
A. Ketosis commonly occurs on stopping treatment, B. Hyperiglyceridmia never occurs, C. Pancreatic beta cells stop producing insulin, D. There are increased levels of insulin in blood
D: There are increased levels of insulin in blood
Answer: D: There are increased levels of insulin in blood 
Explanation: Ans is option 4 - increased insulin level in blood is seen Increased levels of insulin in blood may be seen in patients with type 2DM or NIDDM Insulin resistance is involved in NIDDM. So to maintain glucose level there is increased secretion and there is increased level of insulin is seen in patients with type 2 DM. Ref Harrison 17 /2280,2281,2282