Which symptom is common to diabetes mellitus as well as diabetes insipidus?
A) polyphagia
B) glycosuria
C) hyperglycemia
D) polydipsia
D
Explanation: A) Polyphagia only occurs with diabetes mellitus.
B) Glycosuria only occurs with diabetes mellitus.
C) Hyperglycemia only occurs with diabetes mellitus.
D) Correct! Polydipsia or excessive thirst is found in both diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus, but occurs for different reasons.
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