Short Case-Study Questions
Michael Fern is a 21-year-old college student majoring in electrical engineering. His medical history is unremarkable. He comes to his family doctor for the second time this month because of symptoms of lethargy, fatigue, weight loss, and frequent thirst and urination.
-Michael is rushed to the hospital after a simple blood test determines a blood glucose of 600 mg/dL. He is most likely suffering from ____.

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Short Case-Study Questions  
Michael Fern is a 21-year-old college student majoring in electrical engineering. His medical history is unremarkable. He comes to his family doctor for the second time this month because of symptoms of lethargy, fatigue, weight loss, and frequent thirst and urination.
-Michael is rushed to the hospital after a simple blood test determines a blood glucose of 600 mg/dL. He is most likely suffering from ____.

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Michael's symptoms and high blood glucose level of 600 mg/dL indicate that he is suffering from hyperglycemia, which is a hallmark symptom of diabetes mellitus.