Joey complained to his physician that he was constantly thirsty, hungry, and had to urinate frequently. His physician ordered a blood and urine test. The results of his urinalysis showed the following abnormal values: pH: 3.5 glucose: 250 mg/100 mL ketones: 10 gm/100 mL albumin: 30 mg/100 mL specific gravity: 1.045 Given Joey’s symptoms and urinalysis results, what do you predict is his diagnosis? Explain and provide reasoning

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Joey complained to his physician that he was constantly thirsty, hungry, and had to urinate frequently. His physician ordered a blood and urine test. The results of his urinalysis showed the following abnormal values:

pH: 3.5

glucose: 250 mg/100 mL

ketones: 10 gm/100 mL

albumin: 30 mg/100 mL

specific gravity: 1.045

Given Joey’s symptoms and urinalysis results, what do you predict is his diagnosis? Explain and provide reasoning

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