Question

If an individual with diabetes consumes food that is high in simple carbohydrates, blood-sugar levels can rise above normal levels. Which of the following questions would provide the best direction for a researcher who wanted to study the impact of abnormally high blood-sugar levels on cellular homeostasis in diabetics?

Answer 1

Answer: Do the cells of diabetics use simple sugars as an energy source?

Explanation:

Diabetes is a condition in which blood sugar level increases. This is the output of consumption of high carbohydrate diet, lack of exercise and overweight.

According to the given situation the simple carbohydrates can also add up to the blood sugar levels. This may not utilize as a source of energy instead the excess sugar will be urinated at a frequent rate. Thus the question that would provide best direction for research in this context is as follows:

Do the cells of diabetics use simple sugars as an energy source?