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Q. A 28-year-old man presents to your clinic with symptoms of polyuria, polydipsia, and unexplained weight loss over the past three months. Laboratory tests show elevated blood glucose levels. Suspecting diabetes, you decide to further evaluate the nature of his condition to differentiate between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Which of the following pairs of laboratory findings would most likely be indicative of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in this patient?

Elevated insulin levels and elevated C-peptide levels
Elevated insulin levels and low C-peptide levels
Low insulin levels and elevated C-peptide levels
Low insulin levels and low C-peptide levels
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