ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements regarding diabetes mellitus is NOT true?
A
Diabetics experience hyperglycemia.
B
Ketoacidosis is a potentially fatal condition that affects diabetics.
C
Diabetics experience glycosuria.
D
Hypoparathyroidism may cause diabetes mellitus.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Recent evidence has linked elevated PTH concentrations with insulin resistance, beta cell dysfunction, and dysglycemia [1–5], which may eventually lead to the development of diabetes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The exact cause of most types of diabetes is unknown. In all cases, sugar builds up in the bloodstream. This is because the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes may be caused by a combination of genetic or environmental factors.

Detailed explanation-3: -Diabetes affects many different body systems and causes a number of symptoms, including excessive hunger and/or thirst, dry mouth, increased urination, tiredness, unexplained weight loss, headaches, and vision changes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Diabetes occurs when the pancreas, a gland behind the stomach, does not produce enough of the hormone insulin, or the body cannot use insulin properly. Insulin helps carry sugar from the bloodstream into the cells.

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