In persons with untreated diabetes mellitus all of the following are true, except
A) blood glucose levels are very high.
B) excessive thirst is shown.
C) glucose is present in the urine in large amounts.
D) a large excretion of urine occurs.
E) intracellular and tissue levels of glucose is very high.

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Intracellular and tissue levels of glucose are not very high in untreated diabetes mellitus, as the glucose cannot be effectively transported into the cells without insulin. This leads to a state of cellular "starvation" and increased breakdown of fats and proteins for energy.

In Persons with Untreated Diabetes Mellitus All of the Following