Which of the following does not characterize diabetes mellitus?
A) increased glucose utilization due to excessive glucose availability
B) polyuria due to the osmotic effect of glucose in the urine
C) acidosis due to the ketosis accompanying abnormal fat metabolism
D) polydipsia due to dehydration
E) hyperglycemia due to reduced glucose entry into the cells and increased hepatic output of glucose

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Diabetes mellitus is characterized by hyperglycemia due to reduced glucose entry into the cells and increased hepatic output of glucose. Option A suggests increased glucose utilization, which is not a feature of diabetes mellitus.

Which of the Following Does Not Characterize Diabetes Mellitus