Michael Fern is a 21-year-old college student majoring in electrical engineering. His past medical history is unremarkable. He comes back to his family doctor for the second time this month due to symptoms of lethargy, fatigue, weight loss, and frequent thirst and urination. Michael is rushed to the hospital after a simple blood test determines a blood glucose of 600 mg/dL. He is most likely
suffering from ____.
A) hypoglycemia
B) hyperglycemia
C) dehydration
D) infection
B
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a. true b. false