Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Hard Physiological Adaptation Pathophysiology

A 55-year-old male patient is admitted to the hospital with newly diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. He has a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia. During the assessment, the nurse notes the patient's blood glucose level is 250 mg/dL, and he has ketones in his urine. Understanding the underlying pathophysiology, which of the following statements best describes the physiological response occurring in this patient?

Insulin is secreted, facilitating the uptake of glucose by the cells, thereby lowering blood sugar.

Decreased insulin secretion leads to increased hepatic glucose production and resultant hyperglycemia.

Glucagon release is inhibited, preventing the breakdown of glycogen in the liver.

Increased insulin sensitivity allows for enhanced glucose uptake in muscle and adipose tissue.

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