What is the outcome of insufficient insulin production in the body?

Insufficient insulin production leads to a state where the body cannot effectively regulate blood glucose levels. Insulin is critical for enabling cells to absorb glucose from the bloodstream, providing them with the energy necessary for functioning. When insulin levels are low, as seen in conditions such as Type 1 diabetes, the body struggles to use glucose properly, leading to hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar).

In such cases, individuals often become dependent on external sources of insulin to manage their blood glucose. This dependency arises because the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin to allow for normal glucose uptake, making it crucial for these individuals to administer insulin externally in order to survive and prevent severe complications stemming from high blood sugar levels.

Other considerations show that increased cell sensitivity to insulin or excess glucose retention do not accurately reflect the primary condition of insufficient insulin production, and overproduction of ADH is unrelated to insulin deficiency. Therefore, the reliance on insulin for survival is the most direct outcome of insufficient insulin production.