Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus ( 49 Questions)
Which clinical manifestation of diabetes mellitus is commonly associated with weight loss despite increased appetite?
Weight loss despite increased appetite (polyphagia) is a clinical manifestation of diabetes mellitus due to the body's inability to effectively use glucose for energy, leading to breakdown of muscle and fat tissue.
This choice is incorrect. Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are not directly related to weight loss despite increased appetite.
This choice is incorrect. Impaired wound healing and increased susceptibility to infections are consequences of chronic hyperglycemia, but they are not directly related to weight loss.
This choice is incorrect. Rapid weight gain and bloating are not characteristic manifestations of diabetes mellitus; weight loss is more common.
Weight loss despite increased appetite (polyphagia) is a clinical manifestation of diabetes mellitus due to the body's inability to effectively use glucose for energy, leading to breakdown of muscle and fat tissue.
Incorrect choices:
b. This choice is incorrect. Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are not directly related to weight loss despite increased appetite.
c. This choice is incorrect. Impaired wound healing and increased susceptibility to infections are consequences of chronic hyperglycemia, but they are not directly related to weight loss.
d. This choice is incorrect. Rapid weight gain and bloating are not characteristic manifestations of diabetes mellitus; weight loss is more common.