QUESTION 8 The symptom of polyuria seen in poorly treated diabestes mellitus can lead to a. hyperglycemia b. increased appetite c. dehydration
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In poorly treated diabetes mellitus, high blood glucose levels cause the kidneys to excrete glucose into the urine. This glucose draws water along with it, leading to increased urine production. This excessive water loss can lead to dehydration. Show more…
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