A 29-year-old male with a history of type 1 diabetes presents with excessive urination and marked thirst. These signs indicate that the:
A. kidneys are excreting excess insulin.
B. blood glucose has exceeded 120 mg/dL.
C. cells of the body are producing fructose.
D. renal system is excreting excess glucose.
Answer: D. renal system is excreting excess glucose.
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