A patient with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus develops microvascular complications, such as retinopathy and nephropathy. These complications are primarily due to:
A.
Acute hyperglycemia.
B.
Damage to small blood vessels by chronic hyperglycemia.
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C.
Hypoglycemia.
D.
Protein deficiency.
📖 Additional Information
Acute hyperglycemia.
Damage to small blood vessels by chronic hyperglycemia.
