A 12-year-old boy presents with polyuria, weight loss, and fatigue. Labs show hyperglycemia and low C-peptide levels. Which condition is most likely?
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Correct answer: Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Type 1 diabetes is characterized by autoimmune destruction of β-cells, leading to insulin deficiency and low C-peptide levels. It commonly presents in childhood.
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