Diane has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following describes physiological effects she likely experiences?
A)Fatty acids and ketone bodies accumulate in the blood if she forgets/refuses her treatment.
B)She urinates less frequently.
C)Too much glucose enters cells like skeletal muscle and adipocytes.
D)Hypoglycemia frequently occurs.

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Type 1 diabetes mellitus is characterized by the inability of the body to produce insulin. Without insulin, the body cannot use glucose from the food we eat and thus it starts to break down fats for energy. This results in the accumulation of fatty acids and ketone bodies in the blood, which can be dangerous if left untreated. This condition is known as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Therefore, option A is correct. Option B is incorrect because high levels of glucose in the blood cause osmotic diuresis, leading to frequent urination. Option C is incorrect because in the absence of insulin, glucose cannot enter cells and accumulates in the blood, resulting in hyperglycemia. Option D is incorrect because people with type 1 diabetes are more prone to hypoglycemia only when they take too much insulin or miss a meal.

Diane Has Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus