Health: The Basics, Books a la Carte Edition (13th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134814285
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 12AY
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To determine: If Person X has minor skin infections which does not heal quickly.
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Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases. However, all the diseases are characterized by one factor “high level of glucose in the body”. This refers to a high level of sugar in the body.
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