Question

You would expect high levels of blood glucose and the presence of glucose and ketones in Mr. Gutteman's urine if:

Answer 1

High levels of blood glucose and the presence of ketones in Mr. Gutteman's urine would indicate diabetic ketoacidosis, associated with insufficient insulin or insulin resistance, leading to the use of fat for energy and the production of ketone bodies.

Step-by-step explanation:

You would expect high levels of blood glucose and the presence of glucose and ketones in Mr. Gutteman's urine if he were suffering from diabetic ketoacidosis, a severe complication of diabetes. This condition occurs when there is an inadequate supply of insulin, as seen in type I diabetes mellitus, or when cells become resistant to insulin, as in type II diabetes mellitus. Without sufficient insulin action, glucose stays in the bloodstream rather than being used by cells.

As a result, the body begins to break down fat for energy, leading to an overproduction of ketone bodies, which are then excreted in the urine. Key signs of diabetic ketoacidosis include elevated blood glucose, ketonuria (presence of ketones in urine), frequent urination, and excessive thirst. Treatment includes insulin therapy and potentially a diet low in carbohydrates to manage the glucose levels.

Answer 2

The correct answer would be : Mr. Gutteman's pancreas is secreting too little insulin.

Step-by-step explanation:

Insulin is a hormone produce by pancreas that maintain glucose level by using glucose for energy or to store for future use. Insulin prevent blood sugar level to go too high or too low.

Less production of this hormone cause high glucose level in blood that leads to glucose, ketone bodies in urine of a person.

Thus, the correct answer is : Mr. Gutteman's pancreas is secreting too little insulin.