When the pancreas fails to produce insulin, the cells cannot burn sugar; instead, it remains in the bloodstream and is excreted in the urine. This condition is known as ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
diabetes mellitus
When the pancreas fails to produce insulin, the cells cannot burn sugar; instead, it remains in the bloodstream and is excreted in the urine. This condition is known as diabetes mellitus.
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