EBK HUMAN BIOLOGY
EBK HUMAN BIOLOGY
11th Edition
ISBN: 8220100545931
Author: MCMILLAN
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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Chapter 15, Problem 3CT
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To determine: The cause of Person M’s symptoms.

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorder in which the sugar level is high in the blood for a prolonged period. During this condition, the beta cells of the pancreas produce a little or no insulin. Diabetes mellitus is classified into type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent diabetes) is the condition in which the insulin is not produced by the body due to the destruction of beta cells of the pancreas.

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To explain: The way in which a glucose-rich snack help.

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorder in which the sugar level is high in the blood for a prolonged period. During this condition, the beta cells of the pancreas produce a little or no insulin. Diabetes mellitus is classified into type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent diabetes) is the condition in which the insulin is not produced by the body due to the destruction of beta cells of the pancreas.

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