MADER  BIOLOGY
MADER BIOLOGY
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781260118988
Author: VALUE EDITION
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 40, Problem 13A
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Diabetes mellitus is a group of disorders that is caused due to high blood sugar level for a long period of time. The word ‘mellitus’ means honey or sweetness. As seen in diabetic patients, the blood glucose increase and it gets secreted in the urine along with water. Frequent urination, increased thirst and hunger are its symptoms. If it is left untreated, it may cause many other complications in the body.

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