Which chronic condition is related to the presence of chronic pancreatitis?
a. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
b. Urinary tract infection (UTI)
c. Diabetes mellitus (DM)
d. Arteriosclerotic heart disease (ASD)
C
Patients with chronic pancreatitis are at risk for developing DM because of the destruction of the insulin-secreting cells in the pancreas.
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