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Susan's father feels very tired and frequently urinates. After clinical diagnosis he was advised to take an injection daily to maintain his blood glucose level. What would be the possible cause for this? Suggest preventive measures.

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The deficiency of insulin causes Diabetes mellitus. He has Diabetes mellitus. Increase in blood sugar level (Hyperglycemia). He was advised to take an injection, Insulin, which helps in the conversion of glucose into glycogen, which is stored in liver. It decreases the concentration of gucose in blood.
Preventive measures:
(a) Manage the weight (b) Exercise regularly ( c) Eat a balanced healthy diet (d) Limit alcohol intake (e ) Quit smoking Control the blood pressure
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