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Vikas Bhardwaj
Medical Technologist, AIIMS New Delhi
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
**Core Concept**
The question tests the understanding of the clinical presentation and genetic predisposition of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
The patient's family history of diabetes, weight loss despite being on oral hypoglycemic agents, and the absence of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) are characteristic features of T2DM. The patient's long-standing oral hypoglycemic therapy and lack of DKA indicate that he is likely suffering from T2DM, which is more common in individuals with a family history of the disease.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
* **Option A:** This option is not provided, so we'll move on to the others.
* **Option B:** This option is not relevant to the clinical scenario described.
* **Option C:** This option is not provided, so we'll move on to the next one.
* **Option D:** This option is not relevant to the clinical scenario described.
**Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact**
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a progressive disease, and the presence of a strong family history increases the risk of developing the disease. Patients with T2DM are at increased risk of developing microvascular complications such as nephropathy, retinopathy, and neuropathy, and macrovascular complications such as cardiovascular disease.
**Correct Answer:** B. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus