Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus

Very Easy Physiological Adaptation Pathophysiology

A nurse is teaching a healthcare group about the basic pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus. Diabetes is characterized by insufficient insu...

One key point that the nurse emphasizes is how this lack of insulin or poor utilization of insulin affects glucose metabolism in the body. Which of the following describes the result of this insulin insufficiency or resistance?

Increased glucose absorption in the intestines.

Decreased production of glucagon by the pancreas.

Increased blood glucose levels.

Decreased fat metabolism in the liver.

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