Chapter 16, Problem 2RQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

Definition of the following terms:

a. Ketosis

b. Ketoacidosis

c. Osmotic diuresis

d. GLUT4

e. Body mass index (BMI)

Introduction:

Diabetes mellitus is described as a group of metabolic diseases, which is caused by reasons such as inefficient synthesis of insulin, increased destruction of insulin, and ineffective insulin action. Majorly there are two different types of diabetes, namely, Type I and Type II diabetes.