Which of the following does NOT characterize diabetes mellitus?
A) increased glucose utilization due to excessive glucose availability
B) polyuria due to the osmotic effect of glucose in the urine
C) acidosis due to the ketosis accompanying abnormal fat metabolism
D) polydipsia due to dehydration

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Diabetes mellitus is a condition characterized by a lack of insulin or insensitivity to insulin, leading to elevated blood glucose levels. Option A describes increased glucose utilization, which is not a characteristic of diabetes mellitus. Instead, diabetes mellitus is marked by hyperglycemia, polyuria, ketosis, and dehydration, as described in options B, C, and D.

Which of the Following Does NOT Characterize Diabetes Mellitus