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Which factor contributes to hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus?
Which factor contributes to hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus?
- Reduced insulin secretion (correct)
- Increased insulin sensitivity
- Enhanced glucose utilization
- Decreased glucose production
What is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease in the United States?
What is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease in the United States?
- Obesity
- Diabetes mellitus (correct)
- Chronic kidney disease
- Hypertension
What is the phenotype shared by the group of metabolic disorders referred to as diabetes mellitus?
What is the phenotype shared by the group of metabolic disorders referred to as diabetes mellitus?
- Hyperglycemia (correct)
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypoinsulinemia
- Hyperinsulinemia
What imposes a tremendous burden on individuals with diabetes and the healthcare system?
What imposes a tremendous burden on individuals with diabetes and the healthcare system?
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What causes secondary pathophysiologic changes in multiple organ systems in diabetes mellitus?
What causes secondary pathophysiologic changes in multiple organ systems in diabetes mellitus?
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