How Do Untreated Diabetics Meet Their Energy Needs

Question

How do untreated diabetics meet their energy needs?
A) With glycogen
B) Glycogenesis
C) Lipid metabolism
D) Carbohydrate loading

Accepted Answer

Untreated diabetics often rely on lipid metabolism for energy because their bodies cannot effectively use glucose due to insulin deficiency or resistance. This leads to the breakdown of fats for energy, resulting in the production of ketones.