Which of the following is the best definition for diabetes?
A) Diabetes is hypoglycemia due to an excess of insulin.
B) Diabetes is hypoglycemia due to insulin resistance or insufficient insulin.
C) Diabetes is hyperglycemia due to an excess of insulin.
D) Diabetes is hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance or insufficient insulin.
E) Diabetes is any disorder of blood sugar.

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Diabetes is a condition characterized by high blood sugar levels due to either insulin resistance or insufficient insulin production. Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar levels, is not a defining symptom of diabetes. Excess insulin can actually lead to hypoglycemia and is not associated with diabetes. Choice E is too broad and doesn't specify the role of insulin in the disorder.

Which of the Following Is the Best Definition for Diabetes