When insulin levels in the blood remain high:
A) a fruity odor can be detected on the patient's breath.
B) the cells starve for glucose and begin to metabolize fat.
C) the patient urinates excessively and becomes dehydrated.
D) glucose is rapidly taken out of the blood to fuel the cells.
Answer: D) glucose is rapidly taken out of the blood to fuel the cells.
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