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a 10-year-old girl is seen in the clinic with recent weight loss despite an increased appetite. she has been urinating more often, is thirstier than usual, and is lethargic. her weight is in the 40th percentile for her age. a serum blood glucose is 320 mg/dl, and a urinalysis is positive for glucose and ketones. what is the most likely cause of this patient's symptoms?

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The answer is:Diabetes

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