A chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia that can cause chronic renal failure,retinopathy,and neuropathy is
A)diabetes insipidus.
B)pheochromocytoma.
C)Graves disease.
D)diabetes mellitus.

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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia) due to the body's inability to produce or properly use insulin. Chronic hyperglycemia can lead to complications such as chronic renal failure, retinopathy (damage to the retina in the eyes), and neuropathy (nerve damage). Diabetes insipidus, pheochromocytoma, and Graves disease are all different conditions with different mechanisms and symptoms.

A Chronic Disease Characterized by Hyperglycemia That Can Cause Chronic