Identify the possible etiologies (causes) of Diabetes mellitus. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY A. Reduced effects of insulin on cells of the body B. Increased digestion of carbs in the pancreas C. Pregnancy D. Loss of insulin production by the pancreas.

Identify the possible etiologies (causes) of Diabetes mellitus. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY A. Reduced effects of insulin on cells of the body B. Increased digestion of carbs in the pancreas C. Pregnancy D. Loss of insulin production by the pancreas.

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Identify the possible etiologies (causes) of Diabetes mellitus. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

A. Reduced effects of insulin on cells of the body

B. Increased digestion of carbs in the pancreas

C. Pregnancy

D. Loss of insulin production by the pancreas.

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