Why does polyuria develop with diabetes mellitus?
A) Increased thirst and hypoglycemia
B) Ketoacidosis
C) Osmotic pressure due to glucose
D) Diabetic nephropathy

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Polyuria in diabetes mellitus is primarily due to osmotic diuresis caused by high levels of glucose in the blood, which leads to glucose spilling into the urine and drawing water with it, increasing urine output.

Why Does Polyuria Develop with Diabetes Mellitus