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Which of the following describes diabetes mellitus?

A. It is a condition in which one has persistent hyperglycemia, which is having too much glucose in the blood.

B. It is a condition in which one has persistent hyperglycemia, which is having too little glucose in the blood.

C. It is a condition in which one has persistent hypoglycemia, which is having too much glucose in the blood.

D. It is a condition in which one has persistent hypoglycemia, which is having too little glucose in the blood.

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Answer:

A. It is a condition in which one has persistent hyperglycemia, which is having too much glucose in the blood.

Explanation:

  • Diabetes mellitus results from insulin deficiency or resistance leading to high blood glucose, also blood sugar.
  • Diabetes mellitus normally takes two main forms, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. It occurs as a result of inadequate production of insulin that is produced by the pancreas.
  • It can also occurs as a result of inadequate sensitivity of cells to the action of insulin.