Q4 of 39 Page 138

List any three symptoms of diabetes mellitus.

(i) ____________________


(ii) ____________________


(iii) ____________________

The three symptoms of diabetes mellitus:


(i) High concentration of sugar in the blood.


(ii) Urine loaded with sugar is excreted.


(iii) Thirsty feeling due to frequent urination and loss of weight.


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(i) ____________________


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